I've always been hopeless at everything when I was a kid. That's why I became an actor - 'cause I couldn't do anything else.

I've reached a happy stage in my life - you can call it "happy" - but I have no expectations anymore. I'm glad I'm not young anymore.

A conductor can't be too arrogant with an orchestra and try to impose himself too much.

I spent two years in the military service, then I trudged around in repertory for quite a while. I somehow wound up at the National Theatre, though, and then I was definitely on my way.

Oh yes. I'm an actor, so I just learn my lines, and show up and do it. I gave it a little bit of thought.

My father was grounded, a very meat-and-potatoes man. He was a baker.

I am able to play monsters well. I understand monsters. I understand madmen.