James Caan

I remember at 16 years old, growing up in Queens, we were punks, but hey, when we went to the theater, we wore a shirt and tie! Similarly, I believe that to keep movie theaters in existence, they're gonna have to make 'em an event, have a couch, a table and drinks or something. Otherwise, there's no reason to get out of your bed!

I lost my passion for work. No, that's a negative statement. I just had a bigger passion for something else, for my son, and growing up with him.

I turned down 'Cuckoo's Nest' four times before Jack got it.

I won't mention names, but in my career, the most talented people invariably are the easiest and nicest to get along with.

I am no longer willing to take parts in films and/or television shows which detract from the 50 years I have spent building my reputation.

I know what winning and losing is when you gamble.

There are a lot of guys in Hollywood who clap you on the back just a little too hard.

I never did anything else. In college I switched majors every two weeks, and acting was the only thing that held my interest.

My kid was a great baseball player. I thought I had it made. Front-row seats at Yankee Stadium. Then he turned sixteen and wanted to be a rapper.

A lot of young actors look up to me, and I wouldn't trade that for any money in the world. I don't want to lose their respect and be a hypocrite.

Saving a letter from an old friend doesn't exist anymore. Everything is texted or emailed.

My big thing is that I always get typecast.