Keir Dullea

“Open the pod bay doors, HAL.”

“I've never been a movie star. I'm a working actor.”

“It's a film that's going to outlive all of us. And it's a film that's going to be studied for years to come.”

“The audience is the final character in the play.”

“I've been lucky. I've been able to work in film, theater, and television, and I've been able to play a wide variety of roles.”

“For an actor, the stage is the ultimate test. It's where you learn your craft.”

“What are you talking about, HAL?”

“Stanley Kubrick was a brilliant filmmaker, but he was not easy to work with.”

“I think the great thing about acting is that it's a collaborative art. It's not a solo performance.”

“I understand that the film is controversial, but the people who are standing in line to see it are not standing in line to see a freak show.”