I still work really hard, but I like to think I'm a little smarter about at least the type of movie I'm getting into.

I loved the world of Oz. I guess as a young man, I was just drawn to fantasy worlds. I liked being transported to alternative realms where a lot of my early imagination was sparked.

I worked the drive-through at McDonald's and tried out different accents - Italian, Russian, Irish.

I was supposed to go out with this girl, but the plans mixed up because I was working late. So I went to her apartment with a flower. She was asleep, but I really wanted to see her. I figured I'd be like Romeo, and climbed up to her balcony and gave her a rose. She was very shocked. After that, it was over.

Acting is an art form and you want to take roles that are challenged and it's more of a challenge I think to play dark characters. Not that I want to always play those, but it is a challenge and challenges are rewarding and fun.

Reviews about film acting are very... tricky, because movies are such a collaborative thing.

I was kind of scared of failing at acting.