I just remember Kathy Bates getting on the stage and "The Oscar goes to Anthony Hopkins." I looked around, because I really thought Nick Nolte would get it. I really thought Nick would get it. I was very surprised. It was neck and neck with Nick Nolte and myself. So I really was expecting that to happen, and I went in there without any expectations.

I'm composing and writing music.

When I direct I try to keep it a unique design of my own. Naturally you're influenced.

I'm fascinated by the fact that we can't grasp anything about time.

Acting is about listening and reacting. John Wayne was right: Acting is just reacting. You don't have to do much - as long as you stay out of the way of others. That's why it works.

It was a challenge, to work with Oliver Stone.

I enjoy painting. I don't know if I'm good at it, but I paint. I paint very quickly.