Americans are the most generous country on the planet. I've worked in Europe, I've worked in Australia. There is no where else where you get absolutely no attitude for being a foreigner. If you do your job well, they embrace you.

Historically, much of the motivation for public schooling has been to stifle variety and institute social control.

Now I meet people with full-color Wolverine tattoos on their backs. Thank God I did okay, because I think if I hadn't, they'd spit on me in the street.

I've never been on a film when an entire cast signs up for the entire time.

But in another world, another life, probably growing up in another country, I might have been more of a dancer.

To me, the smell of fresh-made coffee is one of the greatest inventions.

I love New York ... I think it's the best city in the world. As far as cities go, everything's there. I think it's so vibrant. I love the people, I think they're honest, in your face. If they don't like you, they'll say, 'Get out of my way,' if they like you they'll slap you on the back and support you. It's a very intoxicating environment to be in.