Dustin Hoffman

I decided to become an actor because I was failing in school and I needed the credits.

I did some writing and bought a book, and have been working on that as a film to act and direct in.

The two basic items necessary to sustain life are sunshine and coconut milk.

I don't like to get in front of people.

Laurel Canyon is kind of grotesque. It's this nature-themed place, and everybody is kind of angry.

I've always slightly envied other actors I know who have different reputations. I think, 'God, you don't get people coming up to you, going, 'Hey!' - because they're scared of you.'