I value peace, too, when it is not bought at the price of fundamental decencies.

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.

Wonder is our need today, not information.

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

The essence of the stage is concentration and penetration. Of the screen action, movement, sweep.

To be a member of the Communist Party is to have a taste of the police state. It is a diluted taste but it is bitter and unforgettable.

What's called a difficult decision is a difficult decision because either way you go there are penalties.