I've got the Jewish guilt and the Irish shame and it's a hell of a job distinguishing which is which.

Nothing makes an actor feel freer and more inventive and more creative than being trusted.

Most of the comedies I've done have been rather farcical and extravagant.

I've never felt completely satisfied with what I've done. I tend to see things too critically. I'm trying to get over that.

Hindsight. It's like foresight without a future.

I like variety, which is frustrating. But I've always been picky. I was afraid Pirates would be too much like Twentieth Century, broad comedy. But my agent talked me into it. I was spoiled by the range of a repertory theater.

I have been in countries where I don't know a word of the language. I tried to practice my French as much as possible. I would talk with the crew. I always order in French, but then waiters respond in English. I hate that.