But, when I toil in the field of Jewish culture which I frequently do, I am indeed a Jewish artist.
Theodore BikelI am first, and foremost, an actor. That's what I am. To me, a song is a mini-drama. My musical ability informs the actor as well because it gives me a sense of timing that non-musicians don't have. So, one hand washes the other.
Theodore BikelOn the stage you're there, it's live. There's a beginning, a middle, an end. When something is funny you hear it right away.
Theodore Bikel