I joined the Actors Studio and began to work with Lee Strasberg, and that changed my work.

It took me getting to my 50s before I could say "Whatever!" about other people's criticism, especially when it's not true.

We just fight our way through it. But you can't just get up and walk out without repeating the behavior over and over.

I can't deny the fact that you like me! You like me!

I never felt safe. In high school, acting is what I did to stay sane. It wasn't about showing off; it was about revealing parts of myself that I couldn't reveal anyplace else.

I really have no ulterior motive in taking on certain roles. I have no larger issue that I really want to show people. I'm an actor, that's all. I just do what I do.

I don't want to look old and worn, but what can you do? My real focus is being an actor. I care more about having the opportunity to play roles that I haven't played than I care if my neck looks like someone's bedroom curtains.