I've always been a character actor, although I'm not quite sure what that means. All my scripts are absolutely covered in notes, so any time I say anything - even 'pass the salt' - I have six subtexts, comments on what I really mean when I'm saying that. Maybe that's what gives the impression that I'm saying one thing and thinking something else.

I think I'm getting a little bit of Alzheimer's. Just a little.

I'm scared of everything. I think it's only sensible to be that way.

I always like to watch comics and it's interesting that you can tell if someone's funny in 10 seconds.

I'm better off not socializing. I make a better impression if I'm not around.

I think the fact that I was raised in show business, in New York City, in the '50s, that's affected my personality to the point that I'm a little different.

I have always refused to do something that has offended me. I have been offered potential roles that are totally vulgar.