I think I was a very good actor, but sculpting is more satisfying.
Here I do what I want. In acting, so many other people have influence
over you. - July 1984 interview
I was always conscious of what kind of impression my character was
making on the audience. I was always asking myself "What is this going
to make them feel?"
I've been fortunate. Anything I've tried in my life, I've been
successful at.