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

I think there should be collaboration, but under my thumb.

If you're going to play a cowboy, show up with the horse at the audition

I like directors who come on the set and create something that's a little dangerous, difficult or unusual.

The first thing you should do with an actor is not sign a contract with him. Take him to dinner. And take him for a walk afterwards.

I was an outsider... but I was also sympathetic with people that were struggling to get up, because I struggled to get up.

I was the true future. I understood Communism better than they did.