I can see how, given a certain degree of sensitivities, proclivities and rage, I could have ended up differently.

When I have failed as an actor I've always thought it was my fault. But when I direct something, I wouldn't want the actors to think it was their fault.

Failure's a natural part of life.

I don't have a great intellect, and I can't compete with people who do. I feel certain things. And all I know, and all I can do, is what I feel.

I wouldn't say anything I ever did in film would be something I'd use the word proud about. I've done better work in the theater.

Sigmund Freud said we act out our own dreams, but if you are only an actor you are not acting out your own dream. You are simply participating in someone else's dream.

I love to watch good actors who surprise and amuse me.