If you look at a character as a mountain over there that you have to climb, then I think you've lost 50 percent of the air.

Every couple I know has side-by-side grave plots, but when we do it we're the biggest weirdos on the block.

LA has its own vibe. It has a charm that a lot of people overlook sometimes.

I think Americana music is music that is generally more singer/songwriter oriented. It has more to do with the songwriting. The music, it's more like stories set to music.

I’m not much of a drinker, so I’m going to eat seven pounds of pork.

They were on the set of Bad Santa, but I tried to keep the headphones away from them. My kids have seen Sling Blade, Armageddon, Bandits and Friday Night Lights. They have not seen Monster's Ball and nor will they ever. Even when they are 60. I will leave it in my will.

I've led a very eclectic life.