And my first film was Carnal Knowledge, another amazing experience, largely because of Mike Nichols, who would tell me you can't do anything wrong because you're doing everything right.

An actor really suffers when the director isn't prepared because you start running out of time for the shoot and then have to do it fast.

I know I'll work, but not when or where. I never know what to pack.

It's very hard to remain a student in life.

That's when the great stuff happens, when you're not checking yourself all the time, being critical of yourself and what other people are doing.

My face is my career.

The Oscar nomination made me a recognizable name to other actors and people in general.