The real challenge is not simply to survive. Hell, anyone can do that. It’s to survive as yourself, undiminished.

Whatever hysteria exists is inflamed by mystery, suspicion and secrecy. Hard and exact facts will cool it.

I hate the Communists and have for many years and don't feel right about giving up my career to defend them. I will give up my film career if it is in the interests of defending something I believe in, but not this.

I was very intense. I think it's a privilege to be an actor.

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.

The writer, when he is also an artist, is someone who admits what others don't dare reveal.

I was able to capture on film things the actors didn't even know they were doing.