Enduring career Quotes

When I first got started I had no idea my career would last as long as it did.

People sometimes forget all the films that we've done. They remember the likes of 'Malcolm X' and 'Do the Right Thing.' But I've been working since 1986. From the beginning, I was determined to not just be a flash in the pan. I've got to keep up with Woody Allen. He's lapping me.

I just appreciate still having the longevity that I've had in my career.

I hope I'm not sitting on a bench in a retirement home talking about what was: "Oh, I worked with this guy and that guy." I hope I'm still doing it for a really long time.

To be embraced by Hollywood when I'd been acting professionally for almost 50 years seemed unbelievable. I've been so welcomed in such a warm, generous way - it seemed crazy not to take advantage of it. I hope for another 20 years where I can still keep going.

I am lucky to be in a profession that is not age dependent.

I'm very happy to have a small, long, career instead of one big hit and then oblivion.

I'll never retire from working; I'll keep my life interesting until I drop dead.