In my early days, I didn't know what a good film or a bad film was, and I was trying to make some money. As it happens I was lucky. I made some good films.

80 percent of any gang is not there to attack someone. They're there so no one will attack them.

I'd like it to be remembered as you had some fun. We're only here [living] for some fun. I think if you learn something, all well and good, but we're only here to give you some fun. Along the way, you may find out something.

If you put someone on screen long enough, they become the hero.

The difference between a movie star and a movie actor is this - a movie star will say, 'How can I change the script to suit me?' and a movie actor will say. 'How can I change me to suit the script?'

I come from the slums; I come from a hard background; I come from a poor family; and I was a soldier.

To be a movie star, you have to invent yourself.