Jesse [James] was known as a kind of Robin Hood character and also it was known that his exploits were somewhat dubious - however, he perpetuated this myth. Our film [The Assassination of Jesse James] really takes place at the end of all that, the last year of his life, at the end of all that celebrity.

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

Heartthrobs are a dime a dozen.

I had a friend who worked at a hospice, and he said people in their final moments don't discuss their successes, awards or what books they wrote or what they accomplished. They only talk about their loves and their regrets, and I think that's very telling.

One of the greatest, smartest things I ever did was give my kids Angie as their mom. She is such a great mom. Oh, man, I'm so happy to have her.

Basically when you whittle everything away, I'm a grown man who puts on makeup.

New Orleans has a real spirit. It's the most authentic of all American cities.