I've always believed happiness is overrated, you know? It’s those difficult times that inform the next wonderful time, and it’s a series of trade-offs, of events, of wins and losses.

The greatest thing an actor can experience is discovery. The greatest thing an artist can walk away with is to learn something about themselves and the world and this was one of those.

'The Assassination of Jesse James' remains one of my favorite films that I've done. You know, it's still labeled a loser.

Fame makes you feel permanently like a girl walking past construction workers.

Man, when I'm riding with the helmet on, I'm invisible. And people just deal with me as the guy on the bike... it gives you a chance to read 'em.

It's a lovely experience walking around a museum by yourself.

The scouts [in "Moneyball"] could lend an authenticity that's even beyond what we had on the page.