I think that's why we're always so fascinated with criminal stories because there but for the grace of God it could be us.

I haven't really had a major role in film for about 12 years. But I never stopped working in the theater. I do stuff back to back.

Everything the Coen brothers do is brilliant.

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'm crazy about the Coen brothers, I'm crazy about Sean Penn. I love the usual suspects like Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep and people like that.

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.

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