I'd rather make the cut in the Crosby than win another Oscar.

Acting doesn't have anything to do with listening to the words. We never really listen, in general conversation, to what the other person is saying. We listen to what they mean. And what they mean is often quite apart from the words. When you see a scene between two actors that goes really well you can be sure they're not listening to each other - they're feeling what the other person is trying to get at. Know what I mean?

I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day.

People are probably correct when they see me as the so-called Everyman. I'm attracted primarily to contemporary characters. I understand them and their frustrations.

If you've been fortunate enough to live out your dream in the profession of your choice, then you have an obligation to send the elevator back down.

It can be a simple sentence that makes one single point and you build for that. You zero in on one moment that gets that character, you go for it, that's it, man, and if you fail the whole thing is down the drain, but if you make it you hit the moon.

Stay humble. Always answer your phone - no matter who else is in the car.