Technically speaking, you can build anything out of sand; it doesn't mean you do it.

I think the beauty of working with young people is they remind you of the spirit of acting and it's just a big play.

It's always hard but the reality is, especially in my case, that every time I go to work I have to do it so it's become part of the job. It's an extra challenge but it's also quite often another extra tool that you have to really think consciously about getting into the character. So while it does require more work, it's maybe even an advantage to a degree because it forces you to switch, to consciously have to jump into and out of the character.

Throw your children in the surf and let them get used to it. They have to learn all about rips and tides and swimming between the flags and all that sort of stuff. I know that sounds ridiculous but it's true.

I'm always reading and looking around for the next thing.

The darker the film, the more vital everyone's sense of humor is on set.

I'm spending all my time and energy on the project at hand.