Acting is characterization, the process of two entities merging-the actor and the role.

But when it became an international hoopla where careers lived and died on whether or not you did or didn't get an Oscar, then it got out of hand.

The (Academy Award) ceremonies are a two-hour meat parade, a public display with contrived suspense for economic reasons.

Truth is not always a pleasant thing.

Acting is characterization, the process of two entities merging-the actor and the role.

All this stuff you heard about America not wanting to fight, wanting to stay out of the war, is a lot of horse dung. Americans, traditionally, love to fight. All real Americans love the sting of battle. Americans play to win all the time. I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost - and will never lose - a war, because the very thought of losing is hateful to Americans.

There is no question you get pumped up by the recognition. Then a self-loathing sets in when you realise you're enjoying it.