There are two schools of thought. A manager would tell you that must make them realize you're a dedicated actor and I took a totally different route than that. I never ever took myself seriously.

I always felt people who took themselves seriously were kind of boring.

I'm not saying it's safe to go sit out in the sun all day but I don't believe that sun is bad for you.

I'm kind of like a relic from another era.

I'm not somebody who runs from the press. I'm not coy. I appreciate the press I've had over the years.

One works in this business - if one works. You do different types of movies.

You asked me my favorite question: What happened and what did you learn from being under contract to MGM? And the answer is I know how to make movies. I understand how to do that. I've been doing that my whole life. It's just easier to raise the money yourself and then hire yourself. It's possible if you reduce your own budget a little.