Reading was a big thing, yes. Books were a big thing. But the things that stick out were the newspapers.

I do not know if it is true that all actors want to direct and all directors want to act, but in 1972 I tried directing and decided I had better stick to acting.

More and more, when I single out the person out who inspired me most, I go back to my grandfather.

I knew real show business from my father, who had been an actor since he left the world of boxing.

I was as content Off-Broadway as I was in a big Hollywood movie, and, I just try to be content wherever I am, you know.

Writing can give full meaning to characters and avoid pure stereotype.

Trying to make someone fall in love with you is about as pointless as trying to control who you fall in love with.