I'll tell you, I still don't feel whatever change you're supposed to feel when your name goes up above the title. I think that's because this star thing has never been the first consideration with me. Never. The work has always come first.
I think the average guy has always identified with me.
The supporting role is always potentially the most interesting in a film.
[on playing Mr. Green in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)] I have always wanted to get away from playing Mr. Nice Guy. I loathe nice guys because I am one, but let's face it, there's a lot of nastiness in me.