In my world, history comes down to language and art. No one cares much about what battles were fought, who won them and who lost them - unless there is a painting, a play, a song or a poem that… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
All too often arrogance accompanies strength, and we must never assume that justice is on the side of the strong. The use of power… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
Although I am deeply grateful to a great many people, I forgo the temptation of naming them for fear that I might slight any… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
I am a Zionist, an ardent supporter of Israel, its defender when I deem Israel to be right and its critic when I deem… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
We live in a world of guns, bombs and terror. To conquer hate seems a nigh-impossible task. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
On the stage you're there, it's live. There's a beginning, a middle, an end. When something is funny you hear it right away. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
I tried for a while to be an agricultural worker and was hopelessly bored. To me it was meaningless. I would stand around in… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
You always draw on your experiences with live audiences to know how to do comedy on films. You're working for a laugh that may… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
Throughout my life I have cared as deeply about the songs of all peoples as I have about the rights of all peoples. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
Despite a large body of work in films, TV, theatre and concerts, I am viewed by many as a Jewish artist. I do not… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
But, when I toil in the field of Jewish culture which I frequently do, I am indeed a Jewish artist. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
