I never starved. And you know, whatever talent I have, I've relied on that, versus image or star.

Television in the last few years has been where all the great writers are going. TV now is what indie film used to be.

I have done all of the genres, and the dramatic role is my favorite.

Give me good writing, and I'll play it all day.

I just never did buy this idea that you have to live in Los Angeles to be an actor. I didn't see that as a requirement in my job description.

I never starved. And you know, whatever talent I have, I've relied on that, versus image or star. I have just said, 'Hire me if you want somebody good.' I tried to be as good as I could be every time out, and that's kind of bridged the decades.

I was haunted by trainers going "Up, up, up, get up." You find yourself picking your head up and then realizing, They aren't talking to me.