After the advent of the written word, the masses who could not - or were not permitted to - read, were given sermons by the few who could.

You don't really need modernity in order to exist totally and fully. You need a mixture of modernity and tradition.

An actor is supposed to emulate life. Instead, alas, many are imitating other actors. You don't fashion your knowledge of theatre or your approach to a role on the basis of what other actors have done. This kind of thinking is a great danger, especially in dealing with TV producers who frequently say things like, 'This is a Sean Connery type.'

We Jews have a special attachment to the Book. The study of page after page in tomes yellowing with age was obligatory.

What moves me is neither ethnocentric pride nor sectarian arrogance. I make no claim that Jewish culture is superior to other cultures. But it is mine.

I always sang, I always acted, I always played.

In my world, history comes down to language and art.