Lee Grant

Kirk is a man, and he loves it. He loves women.

I did my very first film with Kirk in Detective Story when he was the greatest, greatest star in the world. I fell in love with him, had a crush on him then.

When I became a director, I wanted to convince a very reluctant Sidney into allowing me to go on the journey of his life. Sidney had gone ahead of every other African American actor.

I was honored to have served in the Army for my country. I was at Anzio during WWII, and it makes you realize how very precious life is.

I think for any actor, for the roles they deeply, truly want? They always have to audition for them.

A myth is a lie that conceals or reveals a truth. But if it reveals even a strand of history or truth, that's what gets my adrenaline going.