One of my favorite artists is Tom Waits, whom most people think of as a wonderful singer-songwriter and a great poet. I certainly think of him that way, but I also know him as a terrific actor. You know, that persona that he puts on when he's doing his music comes from being an actor, figuring out a persona.

Working with my dad was such a gas. We approached the work in a similar way. We only made two films together when I was an adult, Tucker, and Blown Away, but it was so much fun to play with your parent like that.

Life is having its way with me now. And I'm really pleased.

That's one of the cool things about fame. You have an affect on society and where it goes.

I've got a closet full of tuxes, and I appreciate that, because one thing I don't like to do is shop.

It gives me more breadth as an actor and as an artist to not be pigeonholed.

I have a cycle that is not particularly cool, but it's a cycle: trash myself to reward myself.