If you're comfortable with someone, you feel creatively free. Whether it's a comedic scene or a dramatic one, you don't feel self-conscious because you feel safe with the people that you're around.

Costume is a huge part of getting into character. Your body soaks in what you're wearing, and you turn into someone else.

It's always so much fun to create backstory. Even if there are more clues in the script, you still always have to invent a lot for yourself. I think that comes naturally.

When I make a movie, I just make the movie. I don't think about the success of it. If it becomes successful, that's an amazing treat. If it doesn't, you had a great time making it and you learned from it, and then you make a new thing.

I keep all of my letters, postcards, and thank you notes. I'll keep them forever!

I developed a sense of self before moving to crazy Hollywood, which was really important.

Your imagination is your most important tool, as an actor, as cheesy as that sounds.