I was always fascinated with rock 'n' roll, or girls, or something like that when I was a kid.

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.

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

I save money when I'm working so that I never have to take a role simply to pay the bills.

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.

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