The truth is, I've made about 30 movies in 30 years, and I've been criticized for 30 years for not making more movies.

I decided a long time ago but sometimes it takes you 40 years to get around to doing something - and that's the truthful answer.

It's true what they say about failure. You don't learn from success.

I wanted to find my limitations so I decided to do Shylock. And if I fail? I've never been afraid of that. I have other fears - doing bad work knowingly is the worst fear.

If there is no direct threat why are we invading?

I did some writing and bought a book, and have been working on that as a film to act and direct in.

Many actors want to play Hamlet and Macbeth. Ever since I became an actor, from the very beginning I just wanted to play a Shetland pony. I cannot explain why