I don't like being consumed by work all the time. I consume myself so much when I do a part that I like to step away from it.

I was not a very fearful kid, really.

I do a lot better if I sit around and think about a character for a couple of months.

There are a lot of people who go through a lot of tough things, and it doesn't stop them from wanting to be a better parent.

I had to ride a horse once. In 'King Arthur.' I said I could ride, but I had to call for lessons on the day the deal was signed. I started out on this little chunky thing and slowly moved up. It was months of work.

After writing a page, Hemingway would let it float to the ground. He never crumpled pages - he believed that if you crumpled them, you'd be insane in a year.

I don't like it when people are trying too hard. That goes for clothes, for acting, for everything. It's just not good when it seems like you're making too much of an effort.