The last time I was on a small set would've been probably My Left Foot.

Acting is about people. Other people. Otherwise, you're not acting, you're doing monologues.

Shoes are strange things. If you take your shoes off in a situation in which you're vulnerable, you'll feel 10 times more vulnerable.

For as long as I can remember, the thing that gave me a sense of wonderment and renewal... has always been the work of other actors.

The greater your powers of self-delusion, the greater will be the apparent efficacy of this untruth.

I would wish for any one of my colleagues to have the experience of working with Martin Scorsese once in their lifetime.

You can never fully put your finger on the reason why you're suddenly, inexplicably compelled to explore one life as opposed to another.