I saw and I met a lot of people who were in the field. It also provided a context in which I came to respect what the actor did, because I saw how difficult it actually was to do.

For about the first ten years of my career, I wasn't terribly motivated.

In Europe, people in the arts are considered part of the intelligentsia; they are considered part of the elite

I was immature the way I handled the business. I saw myself as a tribune of the people.

I kind of dwindled into acting.

I had no desire from an early age to be on the stage.

But why should I run for office and lose what little influence I have?