Since I've started to star in pictures I have always managed to retain my singularity of purpose when I got into the business, which was to be an artist, as an actor, more than anything else. But to get the certain kind of role you want, you have to be in a certain position in the business and it's dog-eat-dog and it gets very hairy and you can lose your point of view sometimes.
Bruce DernFrom nine on I was forced to camp every summer. Not a volunteer. I played with the wrong kids so they made me go to camp to straighten me out.
Bruce DernI always made a living as an actor when I came to California. I never had to do anything else.
Bruce DernI never voted for a president until I felt Obama had a dream and might pull it off, and that was the first time I ever voted for a president.
Bruce Dern