You sharpen the human appetite to the point where it can split atoms with its desire; you build egos the size of cathedrals; fiber-optically connect the world to every eager impulse; grease even the dullest dreams with these dollar-green, gold-plated fantasies, until every human becomes an aspiring emperor, becomes his own God... and where can you go from there?

I understand the directors much more. I was always rebelling against them when I was a youngster, I didn't want to be told what to do. I had no identification.

Either I act or I die.

You don't get to know anybody in a movie until after it's over. You work less together in a film than you do onstage.

Freedom, baby, is never having to say youre sorry.

An actor basically likes to be asked to do something, no matter what position he's in. It feels more natural. Sitting and waiting is more gratifying.

I learned to wrestle, I learned defensive fighting at a young age, because when someone hit me, I would throw up and fall down.