The basic essential of a great actor is that he loves himself in acting.

With acting, it's like becoming another person. I think that's neat, especially when you totally forget. If you totally forget, which I love to do, that's when it's magic.

The reason why I could get into acting was because it takes nothing to get out of who I am and go into somebody else.

I've not taken like acting lessons or anything but it doesn't mean I don't need to because I'm sure I do.

I had no idea of the character. But the moment I was dressed, the clothes and the make-up made me feel the person he was. I began to know him, and by the time I walked onto the stage he was fully born.

I do not wish to lose my temper because very shortly I will lose my head. Nevertheless, upon leaving this spark of earthly existence, I have this to say: I shall see you all very soon ... very soon.