John Huston was the kind of director that totally left you alone. Not every actor always does it right, every time, but most of the time he was re-directing someone. He was making tight adjustments, and not even in terms of interpretation because he knew that by the time that the character had been filmed... well, he got it right when he cast you.
Theodore BikelBut, when I toil in the field of Jewish culture which I frequently do, I am indeed a Jewish artist.
Theodore BikelDespite a large body of work in films, TV, theatre and concerts, I am viewed by many as a Jewish artist. I do not resent the label, except for the fact that I disapprove of labels in general.
Theodore BikelAlthough I am deeply grateful to a great many people, I forgo the temptation of naming them for fear that I might slight any by omission.
Theodore BikelWhen something is moving you get that intake of breath and that stillness from the audience.
Theodore Bikel