I was miserable in West Side Story. They really miscast me. I came from the Midwest; what they really needed was a guy that was street smart. The first time I saw the movie, I had to walk out. I looked like the biggest fruit that ever walked on to film. My character was so weak.
When you work with David Lynch, you never know where he's going next and that's exciting. He's like a magician pulling out new tricks.
I was sort of caught up in my own web of illusion.
Twin Peaks' was the best job I ever had as an actor.