Most Australians who've got an ear can do an American accent because we grow up listening to them on television and in movies.

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.

It's one of the functions of the theater to shock and titillate and appall, apart from entertain and delight.

It's a very generous culture, American culture. I know you can't generalize 300 million people, but everyone I've met here has been so lovely to me.

The eyes are the windows of your soul, and when you're acting, they're one of your most important instruments. Especially for close-ups!

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 do have friends in Australia who now refer to me as 'Hollywood Jack.'