I think every American actor wants to be a movie star. But I never wanted to do stupid movies, I wanted to do films.
I totally related to Cole Porter’s magnetic pull to any piano that was in the room, which he was famous for doing, as was Gershwin. You couldn’t drag them away from a piano.
But you have to trust your instincts. Because you’re not going to try it 20 different ways during rehearsal. You’ll try it two or three different ways, maybe, but then you’ve got five other scenes you’re shooting that day. You’ve got to keep going.
I’ve never felt completely satisfied with what I’ve done. I tend to see things too critically. I’m trying to get over that.
I’ve got the Jewish guilt and the Irish shame and it’s a hell of a job distinguishing which is which.
Most of the comedies I’ve done have been rather farcical and extravagant.
Just because you’re not sweating doesn’t mean you’re not putting in the work.
I’m a real pushover for animals.
We’re all animals, but we’re a different sort of animal. Maybe they’re better than us. They’re more loyal. They’re more pure. They’re more simple. They’re not neurotic. Well, there are some neurotic dogs.