For I firmly believe that Jewish life, indeed any communal life, can only be organized according to democratic principles.
Theodore BikelThroughout my life I have cared as deeply about the songs of all peoples as I have about the rights of all peoples.
Theodore BikelI am a Zionist, an ardent supporter of Israel, its defender when I deem Israel to be right and its critic when I deem it to be wrong.
Theodore BikelAn 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.'
Theodore Bikel