'Brooklyn's Finest,' this is the kind of movie that's why I want to be an actor, to tell real-life stories. This is where I feel my job is, to interpret life.

There's something about knowing life is finite that makes it so precious.

One of the things that's really lousy about making movies is that you have such little interaction with your audience.

Success isn't measured by what you achieve, it's measured by the obstacles you overcome.

The writing process was some of the most exciting and rewarding moments of my life. It felt a lot like being in a band.

It's always a unique challenge when you're working with somebody where English is their second language.

I take pleasure in the little things. Double cheeseburgers, those are good, the sky ten minutes before it rains,the moment your laugh turns into a cackle. And I sit here, and smoke my Camel straights, and I ride my own melt.