It's always pretty dark. It's not a farce, this is Homeland. Throughout six seasons, we've been trying to understand what it's like to be a civil servant, and the cost involved, and it's big. A lot of these people make profound sacrifices, and are very isolated and estranged from the people they love. That's a reality.

What I needed was a connection to life that was real and lasting.

I've always very earnestly tried to do my best, so I just have to trust that and forgive myself for being fallible.

Tel Aviv is the most party time place in the world.

I finally realized that yeah I did want to be an actor and it wasn't out of habit, but I needed to grow up for myself and then kind of re-enter the industry with a sound understanding of what my sensibilities and my values are as a relatively formed human being.

I used to talk about my personal life all the time. It's the most fun thing to talk about, the people in my life are hurt.

I was told that my going to college wouldn't be good for my career. I think that's nonsense. It's good to empower yourself by cutting yourself off from this business every once in a while.