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.

The knighthood was a tremendous honour, I don't dismiss it. But I feel embarrassed by the flowery, theatrical stuff that goes with being an actor.

I think doubt is a very healthy way to live.

You look closely enough, you'll find that everything has a weak spot where it can break, sooner or later.

When I direct I try to keep it a unique design of my own. Naturally you're influenced.

Non-expectation and acceptance. Because expectation leads to resentment and depression, so I have no expectations.

I don't mind being a commodity. It's given me a good life.