I gave up shame a long time ago.

One of the things that gives me a lot of pleasure about both the solo show and the book is that it tells people about my dad. He really was an important man. He was a kind of pioneer of regional theater. He was the first American producer to ever produce all of Shakespeare plays.

Anyone who hears enough laughter and applause at a young age will become an actor, whether they intend to or not.

I consider myself a very lucky actor that, approaching 60, I'm still employed and employable.

Any character you play, you're on his side. You do have the third eye that looks at what an appalling creature he is, but you have to look at what's good about him.

I got a wonderful college education. I went to Harvard. In those four years I accumulated a lot of knowledge but I also created a kind of habit of learning that has stayed with me my whole life.

I find I have to walk a little faster in public these days, but it's very easy to remember when nobody had any idea who I was.