The whole concept of the devil is a metaphor on one level. |
But, unfortunately, sometimes that affirmation creates a sense that you deserve special treatment and recognition in areas where you're not so talented. |
The SAS is the most elite of the special forces in the world. They are not people who go out and advertise; they keep it inside. They don't want anybody to know about them. |
Look at Walter Huston in The Devil and Daniel Webster: It's an incredible performance. |
Russell Crowe is very difficult, but it's worth it. He's the real thing. I can tell you this. Russell Crowe was just as difficult before he was an international star as he was afterwards. |
Well I don't think I've scored my life exclusively to Ray Charles. |
I'm not in front of the camera, they are. I encourage them; I build up as much of their confidence and ego as possible. They've got to take control; I can't act it out. |
It was the era of Tab Hunter and Rock Hudson; they all had a certain look. |
I feel very comfortable shooting music, and I think you can see that. |
I really believe you can predict when someone has a great attitude, a real well of talent. |
But the process of making a film is not glamorous. Certainly not my films. |