Part of an actor's job is to draw up a back story.

I enjoy storytelling. I like to write it, I like to direct it, I like to act in it, I like to produce it. I like to be around storytellers. That's what excites me.

It's in our nature to be intrigued. We're putting the bread crumb not in your mouth but close to your mouth. You reach a little bit, and that's why it works.

As a director you come in and tell the actors how good they are.

Every experience feeds an actor, and I've learned that depression is all around us.

Ever since I stopped worrying about finances, I've made more money than I ever thought I'd make in my life.

That's the reason you want to become a star as an actor, to be able to have more control of your destiny.