I think my being such a nomad let me into acting. I was always having to create a new image whenever we moved.

I don't care. I mean, I've been stupid in the past, and I've learned from that. Some actors actually think about what they're going to talk about during the interview--they read up and meditate and plan quotes and get all inspired. It's very smart, but it's so planned. I never think to do that.

I'm not particularly a career-oriented guy. I'm lucky. I can make really interesting films much of the time with interesting people yet be anonymous, have a private life. But, I'd like to have the choice of the better roles.

I think there's a down-to-earthness with Midwesterners and with people from the Midlands - which is where my family is from - in Ireland.

The family is where most of our joy comes from.

I loved working with Meryl Streep twice and I've gotten to work with my friend Liam Neeson on several occasions.

Really, most of us just focus on what's in front of us. We're too busy putting out the fires of everyday life.