I have disassociated myself from that book.

I think, by and large, the level of acting is mediocre. When I go to the theatre, I get so angry. I don't go.

Since the time of the ancient Greeks a democracy has depended on its philosophers and creative artists. It can only flourish by continuous probing, prodding, and questioning of the social conditions under which man exists and tries to better himself. One of the first moves of a dictatorship is to stifle the artists and thinkers who have the ability to stir up dissent from any prescribed dogma which might enslave them. Because the artist can arouse the curiosity and conscience of his community, he becomes a threat to those who have taken power.

Working with Brando was fun. It was like a tennis match. We played unbelievably well together.

We must overcome the notion that we must be regular... it robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre.

I won't go to England because they won't let my dog in.

The actor must know that since he, himself, is the instrument, he must play on it to serve the character with the same effortless dexterity with which the violinist makes music on his. Just because he doesn't look like a violin is no reason to assume his techniques should be thought of as less difficult.