I had already done a lot of research for Rough Riders, keeping notebooks and old photographs. Some of the books were antiques for that time period, with the covers falling off.
From Tom Berenger
Around mid-life everyone goes maniac a little bit.
Debra Winger doesn't let anything interfere with her performance, which is the way it should be.
Even my agents say, We don't know what this business is anymore.
Every other movie is one of those action things. I mean, 'Lost in Space'? A bunch of good actors running around shooting at special effects on a soundstage? I took my kids to see that and felt like I was on an acid trip.
I've done about six comedies. Oddly enough, the script came to me from one of the guys in Platoon.
I came in on the tail end of the old school of Hollywood.
I didn't know how to go about preparing for the part of someone who can't remember who he is. The frustration angle is written in, but there's also this incredible passive state.
I don't care about being a star. I can do a supporting role; I don't have to be a lead.
I don't think a director should have any kids. I don't even think it's good for your physical health. Even guys in their 30s look exhausted because directors never get enough sleep. What I do is stressful enough.
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