Lincoln is me. He is America. He is what makes us a great nation and a dangerous nation, all wrapped up in one man.

If someone asked for advice on being an actor I'd say "Don't. It's a hard life." And if they walked away I'd be happy to have spared them years of misery.

The fact that Abraham Lincoln ever, ever became President is either a freak accident of history... or destiny; God's providence to America.

Lincoln is me. He is America. He is what makes us a great nation and a dangerous nation, all wrapped up in one man.

Lincoln could be on the moon. He's still Lincoln.

All you have to do to be a camera actor is tell the truth.

Take every job. Learn everybody's name. Show up early. Know who you are and know who you're not. Stop dreaming and start trying.