Israel means war and destruction and we Americans are behind this war and I am ashamed of being American.

I know that the arts are important. I'm not denying that, but I can't associate myself with all the claptrap that goes on around it.

I've got a great sense of humor.

I think all those actors from that generation, like Bogart - they were wonderful actors. They didn't act. They just came on and they did it, and the characters were wonderful.

I am not very good with relationships. With anyone. I can't be locked up with anyone for too long.

I thought I did play one villain, Hitler, [who is] like Lecter in some ways, but he's a mythical figure, anyway.

I've always liked to be a meat and potatoes kind of actor who doesn't believe in any of the highfalutin stuff about acting, so I tend to be a little bit more cynical.