Things come out of nowhere, and you start evaluating the director, the cast, and all those other things going into it.
Richard GereI've always said it's flattering to be desired, just as it's flattering that people accept the reality of the character you play. But it was always ridiculous to assume that because I could play a gigolo on screen I'd play anything like that role off screen.
Richard GereIf you can see the terrorists as a relative who's dangerously sick and we have to give them medicine and the medicine is love and compassion. There's nothing better.
Richard GereWhat we all have in common is an appreciation of kindness and compassion; all the religions have this. We all lean towards love.
Richard Gere