There was a time back in the 1990s when one wouldnt findRobert De Nirodoing many interviews.
He supposedly didnt like them, and felt awkward.
De Niro even overheard someone as he left rehearsals say Hes just not that funny.'
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It wasnt working, says actor, I shot for about two weeks.
I was sitting in my camper, you feel this dread, he continued.
A meeting was called with Nichols and he said, I think were going to have to end it.
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He was really upset.'
The script was eventually retooled by Simon and becameThe Goodbye Girl.
Kazan overheard this and was overjoyed because he was able to start De Niro onLast Tycoon.
It was night to day.
(Nichols) was just a different way of working.
Kazan was everything that I was told, added De Niro.
He didnt know how to work with me at that time, said De Niro.
The actor would eventually meet up with Nichols at a dinner party where he apologized to De Niro.
Im like Im OK, I did OK. No problem.
Once Im in it, Im in with them.
Everyone respects everybody, thats the way it is for me, says the actor.
For De Niro, such moments were never rocket science: part of acting is re-acting.
Tarantino continued, Well, Bobby looks at me and says what kind of shoes does Louis wear?
Well, I had an answer!
Said De Niro, Its a good answer.
