What it is is that comedy is underrepresented in every actor's life, because it's so bloody difficult to write. Anyone can write, and then you leave it to special effects to make it look good. But comedy, you've got to do some writing.

I think it would be great for the Academy to recognize old age.

I'm the happiest grandfather in the world, I promise you.

In film, other actors' performances really are not your concern. If the other actor isn't giving you what you want, act as though he were.

I'm forever testing myself. As a person and as an actor, I have no sense of competition.

Obsession is a young man’s game.

You don't make any money when you're my age. The stars get it all. That's a lie, actually.