There are definitely roles within this industry that are industry-related, but to be a good actor, you really have to want to act first. At the same time, my goal was never to go to Hollywood to make movies. I think if you come here with that attitude, then you've missed a few steps.

I just spent a lot of time on 'ER' for that eight years. I also started working when I was 16, so by the time I left 'ER,' I was 40 years old, I had this incredible experience, my wife had this great company, we had four kids, it was like, 'Let's go to New York and live for a while and make that the priority.'

I didn't start jogging or running until I was 37 years old. It was something that really helped me change my life.

You've got to make the most of where you are. Then, when you're somewhere else, you've got to have the ability to fulfill that.

To think one film makes a career is ridiculous. It's important to keep perspective and do things other than for money.

To be a good actor you really have to want to act first.

My family had all kinds of complications in relationships. I would like to meet the person who did not. Since when is being absolutely perfect what being a human is? What do we gain from that?