I'm too old to be governed by fear of dumb people.

Good directors say, Here's where the play is. They stand by the heart of the matter. Some of them stand beside it.

If you're going to be born ugly and be an actor - the least they can do is let you play Lincoln.

I think the bait for doing something really is always the part.

There is no problem that is not improved by effort, and no effort that is too paltry to be worth undertaking.

I enjoy listening to opera at home, occasionally, but I would much rather see it than just listen to it.

I literally was saved by a role, from becoming a cab driver. I never did have to wait tables, though, so looking back I guess I had it pretty soft.