“Stars are like thoroughbreds. Yes, it's a little more dangerous with them. They are more temperamental. You have to be careful because you can be thrown. But when they do what they do best - whatever it is that's made them a star - it's really exciting.”

American film director, producer, and actor

Sydney Pollack was an American film director, producer, and actor. He is known for directing studio films that earned both commercial success and critical respect, and for a career that lasted more than 40 years. His work brought him many honors, including two Academy Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards, along with nominations for three Golden Globe Awards and six BAFTA Awards. He is remembered for a body of work that moved between directing, producing, and acting in mainstream film.