Very often on films, even without a producer credit, I'll be involved, very early on. I want to be there as the thing is taking shape.

You won't find a better young actor than Jaeden Lieberher. I ended up having one of the best times with him, really. Going to work with him every day was a treat.

I really believe you can carry yourself in such a way that people don't notice you.

If you explode onto the scene at a very young age, there are so many people pulling you in different directions. It takes time to recalibrate and see what's important.

The sexiest part of the body is the eyes. That's what I believe.

Kids before they're 7 or 8 are like little manic obsessives. They become completely hooked on things and they're slightly crazy.

I'm competitive with myself, not at the expense of everything around me. I never wanted to be a movie star. I just wanted to act.