We were dealing with films that had very prominent roles for women and I felt I was actually contributing something. Many people had wondered why I would want to do a film where the best part was a woman's part. But I wasn't afraid to be the lesser intelligence in a film.

Kids piercing themselves, piercing their tongues, what kind of masochism is that? Is it to show you can just take it?

It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. You take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have.

You take the work seriously, you don't take yourself seriously. You keep that straight and you'll do well the rest of your life.

I know what you're thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kinda lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?

I always felt blessed that I was able to make a living in a profession [acting] that not a lot of people can make a living at, and I was able to do something I liked, rather than be in a job that I hated.

Plagiarism is always the biggest thing in Hollywood.