Suddenly I've got an overwhelming desire to surround myself with the aura of classical and Romantic art.

With writing, I think you have to be honest with yourself. I have a certain kind of writing; that is, I like to really embellish the human spirit. You have to write about something you have a feel for.

A lot of actors, and artists in general, never feel secure in love. They always feel everything's going to be taken away from them, professionally and personally; they're extremely emotional and volatile.

I realized, the older I get, the more difficult life becomes. It's not easier, it's more difficult.

Most action is based on redemption and revenge, and that's a formula. Moby Dick was formula. It's how you get to the conclusion that makes it interesting.

Every generation has to find their own heroes.

Once in one's life, for one mortal moment, one must make a grab for immortality; if not, one has not lived.