"To be a good actor you have to be something like a criminal, to be willing to break the rules to strive for something new."

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"To be a good actor you have to be something like a criminal, to be willing to break the rules to strive for something new."

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"The first thing you should do with an actor is not sign a contract with him. Take him to dinner. And take him for a walk afterwards."

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"Shock is still fun. I won't ever shut the door on it."

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