I had been in that part of the world as a soldier in Korea, so I had been interested in Vietnam.

I am a great admirer of other actors, but I never compete with other actors. I always compete with what I did last, and I'm my own most vicious critic. So I'm always trying to do it better.

I've never been out with a married woman, never. I respect others' properties.

The best research for playing a drunk is being a British actor for 20 years.

I admired Marlon Brando as I grew up. I though he was one of the finest screen actors around.

I have never seen it (Jaws 4) but by all accounts it is terrible. However, I have seen the house that it built and it is terrific.

I've had such a great time, I'd like to come back as me - and do it all over again.