No matter how well you perform, there's always somebody of intelligent opinion who thinks it's lousy.

I am far from sure when I am acting and when I am not or, should I more frankly put it, when I am lying and when I am not. For what is acting but lying and what is good acting but convincing lying?

If you're an artist, you've got to prove it.

My stage successes have provided me with the greatest moments outside myself, my film successes the best moments, professionally, within myself.

Scratch an actor and you'll find an actor.

Striving for perfection is the greatest stopper there is. You'll be afraid you can't achieve it. It's your excuse to yourself for not doing anything. Instead, strive for excellence, doing your best.

You think you're an artist; prove it