But then again, you know, the pimp in TAXI DRIVER has this reason, given the environment he was living in.

Well, you sort of get out of the pool room, you get out of the Marine Corps, you get out and read some literature, you become involved with people who also want to know and are ready to share some ideas about literature and thoughts, and it becomes nourished that way.

They have equal weight and you do the same work you'd do if you were playing a dramatic role.

That's sort of like what real life is like in Hollywood. You need stars to gain financing.

Then I heard this genius teacher Stella Adler - I recommend you read anything you might find about her and if you have anyone interested in theatre, you get them one of her books.

I don't think about those things, really. I work hard on everything I do. Everything is a struggle, everything is hard, everything is difficult.

I was out to have a good time and have some fun. It's a fun script and fun people are in the movie.