Dustin Hoffman: Awards are like great sex
Dustin Hoffman has likened winning an Oscar to having sex.
The legendary actor turned his hand to directing last year with comedy drama Quartet.
The 75-year-old is already the proud owner of two Oscars thanks to his appearances in Kramer vs. Kramer and Rain Man, but insists the novelty wouldn't wear off if he wins a third accolade during this awards season.
"[Would I be happy if I won'] Oh yes! It's like sex," he smiled to Total Film.
"They once said to George Burns, 'What was your worst sexual experience like'' He said, 'Pretty good...'"
Directing has been a lifelong ambition for the Hollywood star, who has been in the business since 1967.
Dustin enjoyed every part of the experience, but admits it isn't an easy job.
"[What part did I like best'] All of it," he gushed.
"Except the one thing I have a new-found respect for, which I didn't know, is that directors do a lot of their acting to you as the actor comes to work. 'Hey, how are you'' they'll say, and they've just found out they've lost a location or that the wrong prop was delivered - nothing goes according to plan! It's designed to make you fail. There's no other art form like it...Except bungee-jumping!"
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