Dore Schary was then head of the studio and he wanted to change my name.

Apart from being interested in a good role, I think it's necessary to make up your mind as to whether it will make a movie that will entertain an audience all over the world and not just in your own backyard.

When people think it's successful, I'm grateful. When they don't - OK, I'll try again.

I did well as an actor in Australia, and then Paramount invited me over... to have a look at me.

I'm not doing my work for constant success.

I am a poor student sitting at the feet of giants, yearning for their wisdom and begging for lessons that might one day make me a complete artist, so that if all goes well, I may one day sit beside them.

I married at a tender age during my early stage and radio struggles.