Actually, I graduated from university as a journalist.

I've always felt that if you back down from a fear, the ghost of that fear never goes away. It diminishes people.

My dad's main client was the World Bank, and he spent most of his time traveling to Third World countries. His particular interest lay in the eradication of poverty through development and business.

I come from the theater, so for me rehearsal is vital and a way of life. There are many film directors who don't believe in it and some actors who prefer not to rehearse.

My father taught me that losing your temper is a self-indulgent act.

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.

You have to eat before you train. Otherwise, that really intense training, after about 40 minutes you start to flag.