When actors talk about research, they're just patting themselves on the back.

It's interesting to help someone find their vocabulary. There would not have been a De Niro without a Scorsese.

I try to stay under the radar.

If I was coming into the business today, I wouldn't be in it. Knowing what I know, absolutely not.

I really tried to make movies I wanted to see. I thought that if I was good enough, somebody would always need me.

I dont have a problem with fame. I got into this business intending to be very successful, but I wanted it to be at my price.

You can take a handful of dollars, a good story, and people with passion and make a movie that will stand up against any $70 million movie.