I've seen many men die right in front of me - so many in fact that I've become almost hardened to it. Having seen the worst that human beings can do to each other, the results of torture, mutilation and seeing someone blown to pieces by a bomb, you develop a kind of shell. But you had to. You had to. Otherwise, we would never have won.

Once asked if he felt wearied by the constant onslaught of autograph seekers, actor Gregory Peck replied that he would be more worried when they stopped asking.

What's really important for me is, as an old man, I'm known by my own generation and the next generation know me, too.

Peter Jackson's instincts are extraordinary, as is his stamina.

The secret to a long marriage in the film industry? Marry someone wonderful, as I did. And always have her come along on location.

The song "My Way" is a very remarkable song. It is also difficult to sing because you've got to convince people that what you're singing about is the truth. It's a man who is very proud of having achieved everything that he's achieved his way.

If I had any deadly secrets, I wouldn't still be alive.