I woke up one morning to find I was famous. I bought a white Rolls-Royce and drove down Sunset Boulevard, wearing dark specs and a white suit, waving like the Queen Mum.

I woke up one morning to find I was famous. I bought a white Rolls-Royce and drove down Sunset Boulevard, wearing dark specs and a white suit, waving like the Queen Mum.

I know nothing at all about women. They are an amazing, beautiful mystery.

I saw a man killed in front of my eyes just before my eighth birthday.

I'm the most gregarious of men and love good company, but never less alone when alone.

For me, life has either been a wake or a wedding.

We were doing it under the most extraordinary circumstances, but the first out of the tent in the morning would be David Lean. He said to me on the very first day of shooting, Pete, this is the beginning of a great adventure.

My favorite food from my homeland is Guinness. My second choice in Guinness. My third choice - would have to be Guinness.