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.
Death's a path we're all on, son
Mankiewicz was a brilliant director.
A lot of actors said they hated the studio system, but I loved it. It was like a college; it was a great place to learn.
I felt pretty comfortable with Westerns, apart from the fact I couldn't ride.
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.