When I made 'Real Steel,' the director actually had the robots in the monitor, so he knew where everything was. So technically, there's been advancements. But at the end of the day, movies are about story and characters, so all the other stuff is great, but unless you have those two elements, then you've got nothing.

Becoming a father, I think it inevitably changes your perspective of life. I don't get nearly enough sleep. And the simplest things in life are completely satisfying. I find you don't have to do as much, like you don't go on as many outings.

Your wife is always right. Very simple. I think I'm going to get it tattooed on my forehead.

My kids are not that interested in my movie career, by the way. My son, in particular, never talks about it. He just wants me as his dad.

The longer it takes you to become successful, the harder it will be for somebody else to take it away from you.

I like the Rolling Stones for karaoke. 'Sympathy For The Devil' is a great one.

What I respect as far as in myself and in others is the spirit of just doing it. For better or worse, it may work and it may not, but I'm going to go for it. Ultimately I probably prefer to be respected for that than whether it works out or not, either winning or losing.