Through all permutations and youthful poetry, I came to believe that the film actor was the great "literateur" of his time.

Once you've been really bad in a movie, there's a certain kind of fearlessness you develop.

I want a big 25-foot pink statue that holds my grave. Or I also might like the way the Indians did it. They hang you up on the top of a tree and the birds eat you. No, really I would probably choose cremating.

I don't remember if I've been asked seriously to direct a picture. I understand that. I'm very good business for people as an actor and perhaps they'd rather I didn't.

As a means of supporting experiential element in film, once I begin to work on a particular movie I consider myself to be the tool of the director.

I mean, it's real hard to be free when you are bought and sold in the marketplace.

In my last year of school, I was voted Class Optimist and Class Pessimist. Looking back, I realize I was only half right.