Often references numerous attributes of the works of Jean-Luc Godard... particularly in "Pulp Fiction". The disjointed structure of "Pulp Fiction" may itself be an homage to Godard's use of jump cuts in "À bout de souffle" (Breathless)... the film that launched the French New Wave of cinema.
Named his production company, A Band Apart, after the Jean-Luc Godard film, "Bande à part" (Band of Outsiders).
Has named "Rio Bravo" his favorite movie.
Has stated that he would like to direct a James Bond movie at some point in his career.
Frequently casts Michael Bowen.
Known for giving comebacks to "forgotten" actors and/or cult actors by giving them important roles in his movies: John Travolta (_Pulp Fiction (1992)_ ), David Carradine (_Kill Bill: Vol. II (2004)_ ), Lawrence Tierney (Reservoir Dogs (1992)), Pam Grier (_Jackie Brown (2000)_ ), Robert Forster (_Jackie Brown (2000)_ ), Sonny Chiba (Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003))... even in smaller/cameo roles: Sid Haig (_Jackie Brown (2000)_ , Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)), Edward Bunker (Reservoir Dogs (1992)), and Michael Parks (Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) , Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004), and From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), which QT wrote and co-starred in).
Was offered the role of the President of the USA in Batoru rowaiaru II: Rekuiemu (2003) but had to decline due to scheduling conflicts.
Has six of his movies mentioned in FHM's (DK) "100 Best Male Movies Ever" (7 October 2004 issue). True Romance (1993) at #75, From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) at #73, Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) at #26, Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) at #25, Reservoir Dogs (1992) at #11, and Pulp Fiction (1994) at #1.
Dropped out of Narbonne High School in Harbor City, California at the age of sixteen to pursue film making.
Hates product placement, hence the use of the fictional cigarette brand Red Apple and defunct cereal Fruit Brute in his films.
