You go to the cinema and you realize you're watching the third act. There is no first or second act. There is this massive film-making where you spend this incredible amount of money and play right to the demographic. You can tell how much money the film is going to make by how it does on the first weekend. The whole culture is in the crap house. It's not just true in the movies, it's also true in the theater.
Dustin HoffmanBut I would reinvent myself if I could. As a sexy leading man! We all would like that, but I don't know how to.
Dustin HoffmanI feel cheated never being able to know what it's like to get pregnant, carry a child and breast-feed.
Dustin HoffmanPeople like Johnny Depp are an exception. He is the current model of what an actor should be. His body of work speaks volumes. He was so under-rated for so long, but he will have longevity - and it is such a gratifying thrill to see he is finally getting the recognition he deserves.
Dustin HoffmanOne thing about being successful is that I stopped being afraid of dying. Once you're a star you're dead already. You're embalmed.
Dustin Hoffman