When I began, in the years 1966-67, there was less competition. Now I also work in the theatre, for the setting up of opera houses, which amuse me a lot, but cinema remains my great love. Only in this way can I realize so many new costumes. At the age of 20 you can change country, at my age it is more difficult. For those historic periods which, on the contrary, have come after the coming of photography, everythi ng is easier because photography succeeds in giving you more daily details than what even the most spontaneous painting could ever give.
Literature is full of indications, too.
Once the research work is finished, designs are realized. Therefore, there are always great difficulties to find the right materials. I grasp things at once with Terry because he has an enormo us pictorial culture. But it is difficult to find directors like that. It is really enjoyable, really amusing.