My father came from a very poor background, but I was very fortunate in the sense that we were never in need. My dad was determined to make sure that we didn't want for things. He wanted to give us more opportunity than he had, a better shot at a better life.

Do you know how you tell real love? It's when someone else's interest trumps your own.

You shouldn't speak until you know what you're talking about. That's why I get uncomfortable with interviews. Reporters ask me what I feel China should do about Tibet. Who cares what I think China should do? I'm a f***ing actor! They hand me a script. I act. I'm here for entertainment, basically, when you whittle everything away. I'm a grown man who puts on makeup.

With sons and fathers, there's an inexplicable connection and imprint that your father leaves on you.

I find all of my performances come down to mathematics in a sense - how do you approach the problem of this character? Sometimes I crack that problem, sometimes I don't.

No more excuses. I can't blame anything on my parents. I'm responsible for my mistakes and my choices.

Success is a beast. And it actually puts the emphasis on the wrong thing. You get away with more instead of looking within.