Watcher Quotes

On her character in _Mistress of Spices (2005)_: "I have related to each character I have performed thus far, including Tilo. I am very sensitive to moods and one`s inward feelings and emotions. I am a true people person and people watcher. I look forward to meeting interesting people and understanding their experiences in life." (4-26-06)

(on being picked to host the 78th Annual Academy Awards): As a performer, I`m truly honored to be hosting the show. Although, as an avid watcher of the Oscars, I can`t help but be a little disappointed with the choice. It appears to be another sad attempt to smoke out Billy Crystal.

People look at me as if I were some sort of monster, but I can`t think why. In my macabre pictures, I have either been a monster-maker or a monster-destroyer, but never a monster. Actually, I`m a gentle fellow. Never harmed a fly. I love animals, and when I`m in the country I`m a keen bird-watcher. - ABC Film Review (Nov 1964)

When asked if he enjoys being famous: "Sometimes I like it, sometimes I don`t. I`ve always been a people watcher. I like to go to malls and just sit, and I can`t do that very easily anymore."