I said to Tennessee, this thing is becoming the Marlon Brando show.

One final thing a director needs: The ability to say 'I am wrong' or 'I was wrong.' Not as easy as it sounds. But in many situations, these 3 words, honestly spoken, will save the day.

Look for the contradictions in every character, especially in your heroes and villains. No one should be what they first seem to be. Surprise the audience.

You've got to keep fighting; you've got to risk your life every six months to stay alive.

Stylized acting and direction is to realistic acting and direction as poetry is to prose.

The belief that the good in American society will finally win out... I don't believe any more.

I was not what you'd call a first-class actor, but I did all right.