I have lots of favourite memories but I can't say that I have a favourite film.

I think it's interesting to see how things come into and go out of fashion.

I think it would be very difficult to play somebody if they didn't think they had any virtues or redeeming characteristics.

With [Fred] Zinnemann I did A Man For All Seasons. He was my screen godfather. I'm happy to say he was.

I've never known what I've wanted to do. I've never planned anything in my life.

[Bong Joon-ho'] is quite different but technically, he is as clever as [Alfred] Hitchcock. That's saying something. In humanitarian terms, I think he is much cleverer. He is one of the best directors I've worked with. I absolutely adore working with him.

Elephant Man [movie] was much more difficult physically. This had a couple of days. It was quite tricky. I had my leg strapped up behind me and I am a little older now. It was all marvelous, though. He [Bong Joon-ho] is one of the most fabulous directors in the world.