I gradually stopped wondering, ‘What life do I have?' and began to consider, ‘What life can I build?

Maybe one way I am original is that at heart I really am a classical actor. I haven't had my chance yet in the commercial world to show that. Movies aren't really made about classical people so much any more.

Once you choose hope, anything's possible

I've still never had a dream that I'm disabled. Never.

Success is not about money and power. Real success is about relationships. There's no point in making $50 million a year if your teenager thinks you're a jerk and you spend no time with your wife.

I remember telling a neurosurgeon, "Don't give me too much information, because at the moment my ignorance is my best asset."

The bigger the canvas, the better I do. I'm not so good at understated, kitchen-sink kinds of parts.