I want to work with intelligent people and look for scripts that I think are intelligent and surprising.

Most of the time, my favorite drama has comedy in it as well. I think most good dramas have comedy in there. And all of the dramatic actors I look up to are also very funny.

Welcome to a life of insecurity and paralyzing self-doubt.

I started a band [Big Japan] for fun. These sticks break easily, but they feel good.

I've had to fight for roles and I've lost a hundred roles, but 'Smoking' and 'Smith' were phone calls. That's the dream.

I worry that I can come off smarmy. I wonder if I was listening to myself if I'd want to kick my own ass.

Okay, using the dreaded middle name is not the best way to forge a bond.