I've been offered lots of movies. There's always some actor who's doing a project and would like to have me do it. But you look at the project and think, 'Gee, there are a lot of good directors who could do that.' I'd like to do something only I can do.

I became quite successful very young, and it was mainly because I was so enthusiastic and I just worked so hard at it.

I think cinema, movies, and magic have always been closely associated. The very earliest people who made film were magicians.

I don't think there's any artist of any value who doesn't doubt what they're doing.

Drinking wine is just a part of life, like eating food.

It is a little disappointing to see that your legs are not as strong. But I like the idea of growing old, and the thought of approaching death is not particularly daunting to me.

I still think Ned Beatty should've played Don Corleone.