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

One of the great perks of being an actor is you're only as smart as the job you're in, you know, and you're only as informed as the job you're in, and you do become an expert, and you read all the books, but then there's a part of, like, you move on.

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

I love Morocco - it's a real challenge to all five senses. You think you know something, and you don't. It's wonderful. It keeps you on your toes that way.

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