I truly believe that all power corrupts. Such is probably the thinking behind every political film ever made in Hollywood.

I spoke without fear of contradiction. I simply did not suffer self-doubt.

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.

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

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

I was the hero of the young insurgent working class art movement.

There is only one thing I respect in so-called Broadway actors... and that is their competitive sense.