I don't believe in nepotism. I don't much like the idea of parents who interfere.
I tend to get bored quickly, which means I must be boring.
I've got no need to prove to myself that I can do Shakespeare. I've done it.
I am able to play monsters well. I understand monsters. I understand madmen.
Actors I admire? Ed Harris, or course, I think he's terrific; because I know he always had to fight being what he looked like a lot, but I think he's a terrific actor.
And I love a scary movie. It makes your toes curl and it's not you going through it.
Every time I try to retire, or even think of retiring from acting, my agent comes up with a script.
I don't know what acting is, but I enjoy it.
I know that the arts are important. I'm not denying that, but I can't associate myself with all the claptrap that goes on around it.
I love roller coasters. I don't get a chance often, but I've gone to Magic Mountain and gone on the rides. I love roller coasters.
I never make conscious decisions.
I worked with Lawrence Olivier some years ago. He was a great mentor.
I'm always cast in these strange men... that's not me, really.
I'm the slowest driver in the world.
It was a challenge, to work with Oliver Stone.
Richard Burton came from the same town as me, so I thought I'd follow my nose, and follow my luck. I think I've been very lucky.
This industry has been really good to me. It's been a great life. I'm not through yet. I'm ready when you are, Mr. DeMille.
My life turned out to be beyond my greatest dreams.
A conductor can't be too arrogant with an orchestra and try to impose himself too much.
I can't stand directors who try to micro-manage everything. When it happens these days I just walk off set, saying if they don't like the way I'm doing it they can get someone else.
