Happy Birthday Malcolm McDowell! LLAP

The definition of insanity in Texas is so insane that it's impossible to be insane in Texas.

I like to razz the Trekkies a little bit. Who doesn't? It's trainspotting, isn't it? But they are very well-meaning, actually. I've done a couple of Star Trek conventions, and they've only been really welcoming.

Once you commit to something, you've got to commit the whole way. Try and make the best of it.

The thing is, I've never been a handsome leading-man type, so let's not kid ourselves.

If you look a little punkish, then they're going to give you the parts. And if you play an iconic villain early on in your career, you tend to get asked to play one over and over and over again.

You've always got to work with the best if you can, and of course, the best are the best because they're different. They expect certain standards, and they're usually very difficult people to work with.

An actor cannot be a censor. I'm there to interpret.

I'm not quite as buoyant as I was in my youth.

It is true I'd rather get a hole in one than win an Academy Award.

The most nurturing of directors can make you feel too comfortable, and you don't really push for that extra whatever.

There are no great scripts - just great films.

The villains that I play, I always think that they are grounded, wonderful people with enormous intellects who are very exciting to spend an evening with. I never see them as bad people.

Different directors offer you different things, and it's not necessarily the most obvious things.

My favorite actor who played villains - who could play anything, really - was Jimmy Cagney.

Let's not get too precious about it: actors are not heart surgeons or brain surgeons. We are just entertaining people.

You know, I've had an incredible career and I'm blessed.

Every university in America teaches 'Clockwork Orange.' I get fed up with it.

I love Bob Altman. I always admired him so much because I always thought he was a genuine voice.

I love doing every role I do!

I never do research unless it's extraordinary circumstances.

I'd love to do radio plays. I think that one should be open to everything and shouldn't limit oneself.

I'm from a country where acting is taken very seriously; it's a very serious profession.

I've always been one to do the work and just hone my craft.

I've tried it all. I'd love to do radio plays. I think that one should be open to everything and shouldn't limit oneself.

If you dunk your head in cold water, you can't stay under for more than five seconds. I mean, that's it.