While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation's defenders, we can always do a little more.

It's always been my dream to do a dance scene with Anthony Hopkins.

I'm not like one of those actors who's a frustrated director.

I started a theater called Steppenwolf. We've been very supportive of the veterans there.

I've directed enough in the theatre and a couple of films to know that - to feel fairly secure that if I find a story that I really like I can probably get it done somewhat.

I study to learn, to be an educated person.

The actors I was most impressed with and who were influencing my taste were all movie actors, so I always wanted to do movies but I didnt want to go to Hollywood and become a waiter in the meantime. The chances are really slim that an actor will be discovered in Hollywood. ... Ive never had to compromise myself for a job, ever.