Grace Kelly Quotes

I really love Robert Duvall, who I think is maybe the best American actor. I love Robert Duvall because the ability that he has to change and do the most amazing work.

When I see an emotion being enacted by a great actor, I always feel I can never do that.

I wish I could be as commanding as Meryl Streep.

It's no accident that Tony Hopkins is a wonderful film actor.

On stage, don't go near her. She's the best performer in the world.

I think Edith Evans is the most marvelous actress in the world and she can look beautiful. People who aren't beautiful can look beautiful. She can look as beautiful as Diana Cooper, who was the most beautiful woman in the world.

People would read all kinds of reaction into it, but Tracy told me himself that half the time he was just standing very still, trying to look sober and composed. That takes nothing away from him. The fact he got away with it was a tribute to his talent.

If you got a good imagination, a lot of confidence and you kind of know what you are saying, then you might be able to do it. I know a lot of colorful characters at home that would make great actors.

As an actor, I really like Philip Seymour Hoffman. I think he's a genius.

Some people are really good at playing the movie star - they are really good at cultivating that mystique - but I'm not really into that.

I love performing and pretending - it's very easy for me.

I used to watch people like Richard Burton and Mel Gibson and think, 'I could never do that.'

I have never really believed that acting is very difficult. I think some people have a skill and are able to act, and if you have that natural gift, it's not difficult.

I keep saying that, if Samuel L. Jackson and Bette Davis could have a baby, it would be Taraji P. Henson. To me, she's one of the greatest character actors of our generation, let alone leading ladies. She's just phenomenal in everything she does.

Johnny Depp is probably the best actor.

Debra Winger blows me away, always.

If Brando can do Capote and I can do Brando - well then, I can do Capote.

Ronald Reagan had a kind of shallow movie-star charisma - a combination of makeup and the skill of a good actor - but it wasn't the real thing, and was something that he could turn off when the cameras weren't running.

I guess nobody can teach you the knack, or whatever it is, that helps you come to life on stage.

Of course, working with Halle Berry is fantastic. Every day, you're looking at a performance that you would be prepared to pay to watch. She's truly great and truthful, and it's a joy.

I was blown away watching Michael Keaton act because he was such a maniacal, evil person on set. He takes on a totally different life, and it was so amazing to watch him work.

I think that acting could be a talent.

You have to be careful with Vikram around otherwise he would eat you alive with his acting!

When I was a kid, I thought good acting was fascinating, and I could tell the difference. I could see that at like 9 years old.

In theatre, after the curtain rises, it's all about me. I can either elevate myself with my performance or be mediocre.