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Actor Anthony Hopkins on "Silence of the Lambs"

In the new thriller, Hopkins plays Doctor Hannibal Lecter, a brillant psychiatrist turned sociopath killer, who also holds the key to the identity of another crazed killer. He tells Terry how he developed the character, including his distinctive voice. Earlier in his career, Hopkins was a stage actor.

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Other segments from the episode on March 5, 1991

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, March 5 ,1991: Interview with Bill Buzenberg; Interview with R.K. Ramazani; Interview with Anthony Hopkins.

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