I prefer to make common cause with those whose weapons are guitars, banjos, fiddles and words.
Theodore BikelFor I firmly believe that Jewish life, indeed any communal life, can only be organized according to democratic principles.
Theodore BikelYou can't expect the entire world to come to New York to see you. You have to travel to them.
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