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I think I would not be described as a character actor in that I don’t take on characteristics which are very alien to me.

We have always said that in our war with the Arabs we had a secret weapon – no alternative.

It’s better to be known by six people for something you’re proud of than by 60 million for something you’re not.

As you know, I am neither Roman Catholic, Protestant Episcopalian, nor Presbyterian, nor am I an Irishman.

I was looked at as weird, odd, not fitting in with the Hollywood crowd.

Me, my literary reputation is mostly abroad, but I am anchored here in New York. I can’t think of any other place I’d rather die than here.

I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me.

People are either enamored with me or wonder if they can take me.

I’m convinced that had I not changed my name, I don’t think I would have had quite the same career curve that I eventually had.

I couldn’t speak Japanese very well, passport regulations were changing, I felt British, and my future was in Britain. And it would also make me eligible for literary awards. But I still think I’m regarded as one of their own in Japan.