Careers, like rockets, don't always take off on schedule. The key is to keep working the engines.

Freedom and security are precious gifts that we, as Americans, should never take for granted. We must do all we can to extend our hand in times of need to those who willingly sacrifice each day to provide that freedom and security. While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation's defenders, we can always do a little more.

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.

You've got to keep taking certain risks, because my priority is in acting, it's not in movie stardom.

When I think of work, it's mostly about having control over your destiny, as opposed to being at the mercy of what's out there.