I was concerned about filling my life up with something important to me. To me, it was just necessary

I listen to National Public Radio, which, to me at least, presents the most rounded view of things.

If I started worrying about how my constituents are going to react to every move I make, I wouldn't be able to do my job here. I'll do what I think is right and explain it later.

One of the first things I learned about acting was, the only person you compete against is yourself.

There's always a reaction based on fear. People assume if you're criticizing a decision to go to war, then you're saying something against the soldiers-which is not the case

I think most people that are looked upon as doing something daring don't necessarily think of it that way-they do what they have to do.

I made career decisions that came from the part of me who wanted to shun the limelight.