The Wire,' I was such a fan of that show the first season - I think that's the best-written show on TV.

I know how to separate my own laundry.

Some jobs you do - maybe you don't - are jobs that pay mortgages and some are art and I don't care about not being paid on those.

Usually in stories there are big problems in the beginning or couples are pulling away, there's a lot of bitterness.

You know, there are a lot of directors, like Clint Eastwood (on Changeling) is one where he casts you and you know in many ways that's enough for him and so, you go, ok, well, he saw something. Ok, what is it that he saw? What is it that I brought to this and why am I right for this and not trying to double-guess it and get in your own way and get psyched out, 'cause he trusts so much.

The Wire,' I was such a fan of that show the first season - I think that's the best-written show on TV.

There are so many choices I made simply for health insurance. Is it the ideal role I wanted to play, or the TV show I wanted to be a part of? No, but it let me afford to go to the doctor.