I got out of the Army - in my world - I came to New York, for instance, when the civil rights movement was just beginning, and that created a certain energy, a certain rumble, a certain impetus for black actors.

There is not enough magic in a bloodline to forge an instant, irrevocable bond.

Speech is a very important aspect of being human. A whisper doesn't cut it.

The world is filled with violence. Because criminals carry guns, we decent law-abiding citizens should also have guns. Otherwise, they will win and the decent people will lose.

I mean, my people were very, very simple. They were peasant people, you know?

Actors never discuss future plans.

You don't build a bond without being present.