But the whole point of the Sixties was that you had to take people as they were. If you came in with us you left your class, and colour, and religion behind, that was what the Sixties was all about.

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 spent 30 years of my life not being wanted at all for films.

I spent my entire time reading books and going to the cinema, just to escape.

I'm the audience's representative on earth.

I won an Academy Award for 'The Cider House Rules,' playing an American.

The standing ovation threw me. ... To be held in such regard in a town so full of talent is quite something.