People forget that Mozart wrote for commissions. There's a thing in psychology where they think if it's popular, it can't be serious.

I came here in 1974 to do a play, and then I went to L.A. I really like living in America. I feel more at home here than anywhere else.

I'm not unfamiliar with music, and I really do write music. I've gotten a talent for it. I don't have the technical skills, but I do plan to learn.

It was a challenge, to work with Oliver Stone.

I have no illusions about my position in this world as an actor or anything like that. I'm very realistic. Reality is a very liberating thing.

Keep low expectations and life gets pretty good.

How do you play Hannibal Lector? Well just don't move. Scare people by being still.