Movie actors earn their living and learn their craft through listening and reacting.

When I was 6 my father went to fight in the war, so he was my big hero. I thought he was the greatest thing.

I don't have to work, really, but I do enjoy working, and I do enjoy getting paid.

Hollywood is a cross between a health farm, a recreation center and an insane asylum. It's a company town, and I happen to like the company!

I don't have any regrets because I'm very optimistic, and live each day as though it's the last.

The three actors I admire the most are all dead. Humphrey Bogart, Spencer Tracy and the French actor, Jean Gabin. They're all very natural, sort of masculine without being overly macho.

For Cider House Rules, I was doing a New England accent.