Anthony Perkins Interview "Psycho II" 1983 (#5)

[MagesseT1]

The old "Say, didn't you USED to be that guy...?" has GOT to be every actor's worst nightmare..."I not only WAS, but I will FOREVER be...NORMAN BATES!" I <3 Anthony Perkins and miss what he*could have done* in the past 20 years...

[TheGodParticle]

He has a wonderful way with words, a great man.

[newcreation81]

he had so much charisma.

[AORMETALGORE]

I really would like to know Perkin's opinion on horror movies in general

[MZVIRB]

PERKINS WIFE DIED ON 9/11!

[faridjabba]

@MZVIRB realky?how?

[motowngirl65]

ANd..... I will repeat. I believe the guy was gay. NO BIGGIE. He was a great actor and fine man. I loved him.

[motowngirl65]

Geesh! Chill out babe. You got one potty mouth. I feel sorry for any one within 2 feet of you. A ticking time bomb. Wow Wee!.

[motowngirl65]

His first female encounter was Victoria Priciple - that's who he lost his virginity to. I find that interestng , since Andy Gibbs killed himself over her. She must be one hot chick, huh?

I don't believe anyone is bisexual. You are either this or that. I'm sure Perkins was gay - but played the so called bisexual game out of pressure. Makes no difference to me one way or the other. He did not get the credit due him or reach his full potential.

[sexxysara88]

How the fuck do you know? If Victoria Principal slept with him then he must have been something.

His marriage was not a sham. He and Berry remained married until his death and have children and grandchildren together. She was straight and loved him. She had a boyfriend with whom she opened a bar, then was killed in the 9/11 attacks in 2001.

[SEAHAGS76]

Is it a rumor or was he realy Gay? I know he was married but did they get divorced?

[Heartlezzzz]

He was bisexual. Until he was in his thirties he only had relationships with men. Then he met his future wife and fell in love with her.

[ThatsGoodTellivision]

that's all a lie.

[JoeAmy22]

he died of HIV (which he could have gotten from a female but i wouldnt be surprised if he got it from a male). i heard he went to someone for help about being gay.

[inflatablewhores]

Dude, Anthony Perkins is still one of the most interesting people in Hollywood. RESPEK.

[faridjabba]

@inflatablewhores , I DOnt thin hes "holywod" but more "b"

[gattacca94]

Sometimes I feel that I'm like Norman Bates...LOL

[WkUkwhore]

RIP Anthony.

We all miss you,

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[bookishmuch]

I think he hit the nail right on the head--the reason Psycho terrifies is because it's not supernatural. That stuff never scared me--PSYCHO did. Scared me shitless. Not the shower scene--just the character in general.

[somnambulistyes]

Ive not seen an actor since quite play that character type he played, the rather quiet unassuming almost sensitive young man from the woodwork with the most complicated yet basic of turmoils and self inspired demons, a mere conflict with, what could be deeper, his mother ... (haha). the analysis that could never end. my mother (ahem) saw him on a tv play in the '50s playing a dishwasher (a troubled one, of course) and wrote his name down on a calendar because she was impressed...anthony perkins

[FeellikeDirt]

This is a real gem, thanx so much for posting! I can really relate to what he said in this interview, as well.

[chekist1917]

A very concise piece. Perkins was very eloquent and insightful.