As a matter of fact, I couldn't work if I weren't on friendly terms with them; I'll bend over backward every time. Besides, I get into each picture I make, if only for a couple of seconds-so I'm probably a frustrated actor at heart myself. (Alfred Hitchcock)

As a matter of fact, I couldn't work if I weren't on friendly terms with them; I'll bend over backward every time. Besides, I get into each picture I make, if only for a couple of seconds-so I'm probably a frustrated actor at heart myself.

Alfred Hitchcock

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