For 15 years I did two to three movies a year, sometimes four. I didn't get to spend time building my personal life.

A career is a series of ups and downs, of comebacks.

From 1980 to 1990, I shot more films than any other actor in the Screen Actors Guild, apart from Gene Hackman.

I've only had good experiences with actors. Starring next to them and directing them, for the most part they're all inspiring, special people.

When you're going over periods of your life, you remember certain things, certain events, certain people that you've forgotten. You've forgotten certain lessons or people you were very close to, and then you haven't seen them in a while. I think if you can go through life with the correct regrets, then looking back on it, like I did, a certain portion of my life is pretty enjoyable. All my regrets are ones that I'd like to keep.

Making art is an act of courage. Do you know who said that?

Every film can be fun, even if it's a terror.