A lot of people said, Who do you think you are? I told them I know exactly who I am and I'll tell you exactly where I'm going.

There's only two things I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch.

Acting is not a competition; everything must be done for the good of the film or else everybody loses.

Be patient. Of course, it will come. It took me years to get an Oscar.

I felt a tremendous sadness for men who can't deal with a woman of their own age.

Anyone can write. But comedy, you've got to do some writing. You get one comedy script for every 20 dramas.

I've had such a great time, I'd like to come back as me - and do it all over again.

Theater acting is an operation with a scalpel, movie acting is an operation with a laser

I did everything. I ran my life exactly as I wanted to, all the time. I never listened to anybody. I'm pig-headed.

The best research for playing a drunk is being a British actor for 20 years.

I always exposed the weakness rather than the nastiness.

For all my education, accomplishments, and so called 'wisdom'... I can't fathom my own heart.

You start pretending to have fun, you might have a little by accident.

Save your money. You're going to need twice as much money in your old age as you think.

Great acting is about listening to what they are saying ....not waiting to deliver your lines.

I have been rich and I have been poor. I know which one I prefer.

Do I believe in God? Yes I do. When you've had a life like mine, you have to.

When you reach the top, that's when the climb begins.

My understanding of women goes only as far as the pleasures.