I'm so fortunate in that I've never had another job to pay a bill but acting, since the day I got out of high school.

I was actually fortunate that I never had to have any other job than being an actor. I don't have those odd stories of having to make some money here or there, but certainly there are some credits on my résumé I wish I hadn't done. It paid my health insurance, and I say that just from a creative standpoint, shows I'm not that proud of, things like that.

You try to follow suit and the directors I work with, like Sidney Lumet (on film in Before The Devil Knows You're Dead and TV in 100 Centre Street) who thinks actors hung the moon, thinks they can do anything, but he also works really quickly, the same like Clint Eastwood, and so you better also do your homework, you know?

I know how to separate my own laundry.

I will admit, it's so intoxicating working with Steve Carrell. Creatively and professionally.

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

I'm so fortunate in that I've never had another job to pay a bill but acting, since the day I got out of high school.