I know that Philadelphians hate New York actors passing off New York accents as Philadelphian when they are quite different.

The thing about being an actor is that every new job is a new challenge. Sometimes you'll have a shot, and it doesn't work. Sometimes it'll work better than you expected.

I believe in sex on a first date. Otherwise, how do you know if a second date is worth the effort?

I'm always shy when I meet people I admire so I wouldn't be able to say anything rather than, 'How do you do? Love you! Bye!'

I've had lots of good career advice over the years. I've learned that you must always arrive knowing your lines, you must hit your marks, you must be punctual and cheerful and kind. I'm always irritated with young people who misbehave and young actors who are temperamental. I don't think there's any need for it.

We're becoming so much better at destigmatizing all sorts of things, including mental illness in 'Silver Linings'.

Everything the Coen brothers do is brilliant.