Observe the masses and do the opposite

Success is the result of clear goal, unshakable confidence, proper planning, enthusiastic ACTION and consistent persistence.

I really believe that you grow up a certain way in New York. There's a New York morality, a sense of loyalty. You know how to win and lose. There's a thousand kids outside, you know who to push and who not to push. There's a sixth sense you develop just because it's New York.

You have to be very careful when you let someone win.

Anyone of my generation who tells you he hasn't 'done Brando' is lying.

Actors have bodyguards and entourages not because anybody wants to hurt them - who would want to hurt an actor? - but because they want to get recognized. God forbid someone doesn't recognize them.

My acting technique is to look up at God just before the camera rolls and say, 'Give me a break.'