The greatest inspiration I draw upon is, is this city (New York) and riding the subway and watching people and I find that's kind of like the best, the best acting teacher. You know, I wonder, like people who have huge celebrity, sometimes I feel bad, should this be one of their methods 'cause I don't know how they can observe life anymore, because they become the observed. So, I, I appreciate that New York can still do that.

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

I come from a working-class background in Queens, New York.

I can really laugh at myself and make a fool out of myself.

I find that all great directors, and I would include Ben Affleck and Clint Eastwood in that, they have great confidence. And with great confidence comes great freedom for the actor.

I'd love to do a costume drama movie. For no other reason, except that it sounds fun to me.

The Tonys are also kind of like a homegrown party. You know everybody.