You never know what you do that could be totally out of left field, which actually might work and give something fresh to the whole scene, to the character, whatever. If you have that with a director who then knows how to shape it, either in the direction, in the moment, or in the editing, then that's good.
Robert De NiroDon't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner.
Robert De NiroI mean, the actors that I admired were Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, an actress named Barbara Harris. And Greta Garbo. They were great actors.
Robert De NiroYou have to think about one shot. One shot is what it's all about. A deer's gotta be taken with one shot.
Robert De Niro