The first time I acted was in high school in Florida, and when I heard that applause I felt so alive and felt that electricity go up my spine.

I can give you the King's English and then I can take it to the street, but do both or do one and don't do one knowing only the street. That's going to hold you back because what comes out is going to impress people, and it will impress them negatively.

I am content that the work that I've done is wonderful.

When I was in school, my mother stressed education. I am so glad she did. I graduated from Yale College and Yale University with my master's and I didn't do it by missing school.

It’s more than just saying lines and turning the light on. You have to drive the story - there’s a technical aspect.

People confuse the person and the part.

The first time I acted was in high school in Florida, and when I heard that applause I felt so alive and felt that electricity go up my spine.