My mother and father have also raised five boys so they know there's only so much that can be controlled.

If people like to see me with my shirt off, it's enormously flattering. But that doesn't mean I'm going to take my shirt off all the time.

With Superman, there are certain limitations for an actor. You can't go past certain boundaries because then you cease to be what the character is.

I'd rather feel empathy for a character that's fictional, so it doesn't quite tie into personal experience as much.

Certainly, for younger guys, Superman is this mythological character that they've thought about and explored in their imaginations... But one thing I really like about Superman fans is that they're so open-minded and excited and honest. There's something beautiful about their enjoyment of it - something very Superman-like.

I know there are a lot of people who like to get very involved in their characters, but I, personally, find it too involved. I just like to do it as a job - and it's my job to make it look real.

You treat anyone normally, and they'll treat you normally back.