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.

Take caution in your tone, commander. I'm a fair man, but this -- heat is making me absolutely crazy.

The stage has a certain discipline. But the ultimate standard is more exacting in film, because you have to see yourself and you are your own toughest critic.

There was a period when I just wanted to make what I wanted to make and I didn't care what lie I had to tell.

I've been too many places. I'm like the bad penny.

You can't handle the truth!

Everybody's old enough for a beer, ain't that right, Mule?