I love doing kids' shows, and I love working with kids. I've done a lot of it. A lot of people don't like working with children, but I love it. Alan Arkin childhavekid Change image and share on social
I'm used to changing a lot of the dialogue. But if I feel like the script is working, I don't want to mess with it. Alan Arkin changedialoguefeel Change image and share on social
All I can say is if the part doesn't delight me in some way, or I can't feel any compassion for it, I just can't do it. Alan Arkin compassiondelightfeel Change image and share on social
I don't believe there's anything in life you can't go back and fix. The ancient Vedas - the oldest Hindu philosophy - and modern science agree that time is an illusion. If that's true, there's no such thing as a past or a future - it's all one huge now. So what you fix now affects the past and the future. Alan Arkin affectagreeancient share on social
Over the years, I played with a couple of spectacular guitar players, and playing with them has made me play better than I knew how to play. I hope the same thing is true with acting. Alan Arkin actcoupleguitar Change image and share on social
A product is most easily sold when it has an identity. So they wrap you all up and put a label on you. And then that's what you have to be. But what I'm looking for is the opportunity to explore what I can do, probing the limits, learning. Alan Arkin easilyexploreidentity share on social
I don't mind watching plays once in a while, but as long as I don't have to be in them. Alan Arkin longmindplay Change image and share on social
I don't know what I'm proudest of. The fact that my kids still talk to me. Alan Arkin factkidproud Change image and share on social
Filmmakers, they tell me they want to make movies. I say, 'Good, go out, buy a $500 camera, get some friends and make a movie. Don't go to Hollywood. Stay wherever you are.' Alan Arkin buycamerafilmmaker Change image and share on social
I'm not sure if I've learned anything from show business. Life in general has taught me if you're kind to people, everything gets easier. Being a decent person really smoothes the way for you and everyone else. Alan Arkin businessdecenteasy share on social