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

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 knew the exuberance of playing before an admiring audience and hearing my secret voice.

I've lost many of my best friends... I'm going to satisfy myself now, not the critics, not even my friends.

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.

Acting, I found, was the biggest charge I ever had. What other artist has it so good? Approval so quick?

I wouldn't go up on a stage now if you paid a thousand dollars for one minute of acting. It's a nasty experience. You're up there all by yourself. You're so damn exposed.