Richard Widmark

I loved Jack Ford. I got him in his later days, and he was a total tyrant and a total autocrat and an Irish drunk. But I had a great time.

Hoods are good parts because they're always flashy and attract attention. If you've got any ability, you can use that as a stepping stone.

John Ford was so funny that I couldn't wait to go to work in the morning.

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

I broke with my religion in college.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.