I knew that movie wasn`t going to work. I don`t think Brian De Palma had a clue. It struck me that he didn`t read the book -- or that he didn`t like the book. Originally, they hired Alan Arkin to play the judge. Perfect. But it was not politically correct...
It`s a tricky character, right on the edge of Uncle Remus. But, I knew how to play him right away. I knew when I read it. I just saw him -- the dignity in the character. The only time I ever worried about it was when I was doing the show Off-Broadway, and...
I`ve been living with myself all of my life, so I know all of me. So when I watch me, all I see is me. It`s boring. - on why he dislikes watching his own films
Ridiculous... I don`t want a Black History Month. Black history is American history. - when asked what he thinks of Black History Month on "60 Minutes" (1968)
It took a long time for word of mouth to kick in because no one could say it. It was `The Shimshunk Reduction`, `The Hudsucker Redemption`; I mean people just couldn`t say it, which really made me angry because I knew that at the time! The movie we made w...
I knew that movie wasn`t going to work. I don`t think Brian De Palma had a clue. It struck me that he didn`t read the book -- or that he didn`t like the book. Originally, they hired Alan Arkin to play the judge. Perfect. But it was not politically correct...
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