The kids know me from 'Babe,' but usually it is 'L.A. Confidential' that people remember, which was the second film I did. I have worked with some really good people and the films that I've done for the most part have been good.

When I did 'Babe' I wanted to talk about animal rights without going through some convoluted justifications about using animal products.

My definition of a character actor is - they never get the girl.

But if you really want to learn about life, get a cat. The way I think people should relate to animals is with a cat. Because the world is his.

Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.

Authority is the assumption that someone else knows better than you.

Often we're recreating what we think we're supposed to be as human beings. What we've been told we're supposed to be, instead of who we authentically are. The key about the creation of full self-expression is to be authentically who you are, to project that.