Mankiewicz was a brilliant director.

Most movies are made today for teenage boys. Once in a while a good one comes along.

Other actors like to rehearse on film-they like 30 or 40 takes. When you get an actor like that, it becomes difficult for me because I'm ready to quit after number two.

John Ford was so funny that I couldn't wait to go to work in the morning.

I was playing this horrible part. I didn't didn't want to play it because the character was an awful racist. But I'm glad I did it because I met Sidney Poitier.

Anne Baxter was a very good actress, Donna Reid was great. You couldn't name an actress I wasn't crazy about.

Hoods are good parts because they're always flashy and attract attention. If you've got any ability, you can use that as a stepping stone.