When George asked me to be the prequels, it was the same kind of meeting - it was very short and to the point. It was nice to see him after a long time, and we met in a hotel room.

I've been trying to find a redeeming feature to Palpatine, and the only one I've got so far is that he's clearly a patron of the arts because he goes to the opera.

Consistency is very important when you're making films.

I think the greatest thing about being an actor is that you can become other people. ... You have the opportunity to explore ... alternative ways of living for a brief time.

At least Satan fell; he has a history, and it's one of revenge.

Serious work gets done ... in congenial surroundings, which tend to make you laugh.

There were a number of people who helped me get there, and the one I always mention is Michael Byrne, the great master swordsman and brilliant stunt double.

If you're any kind of artist, you've got to ... keep opening yourself to new possibilities.

That's the mark of a great storyteller, never to give away secrets in advance.

I suppose it's easy to play a hypocritical politician with a smiling face; it's also quite gratifying to play.

Im the blackest villain of all time.

Why is it that drama always starts late? Whereas comedy always seems to have started already.

TWO AND TWO MAKES FIVE

Seriously, that woman is so much crazy crammed into a small space that she's practically a crazy singularity.

There are no extraordinary people only ordinary people who do extraordinary things with what they've been given

True valor, on virtue founded strong, meets all events alike.

The greatest pollution problem we face today is negativity. Eliminate the negative attitude and believe you can do anything. Replace 'if I can, I hope, maybe' with 'I can, I will, I must.

America is a divided country; we have always been a divided country, but even more divided now, thanks to Trump and a lot of other things, as well.

You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you'll win, no matter what the outcome.

I think I might write a book. I like writing. People have asked me if I would get into politics, but I think I feel a lot more effective being a representative of truth through the arts.

I think Black Eyed Peas are kind of unique in the ways they produce their songs. Their songs are very current.