I was very cruel to actors and to other people. I think I was a very, very unpleasant young man. If I met the young Ingmar today, I think I would say, You are very talented and I will see if I can help you, but I don't think I want anything else to do with you. I don't say I'm pleasant now, but I think I changed slowly in my 50's. At least I hope I've changed.

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