When I find a role I want to play, I just go after it.

Sometimes the work can get in the way and you give a less-good performance, and sometimes it doesn't and you can really get to the heart of something. And all the other stuff is just interesting and adds another layer to your performance. It helps you find the reality. Because you're not just playing yourself, you know? That would be kind of boring.

I used to hang out by the food table at parties because you don't have to talk to anybody. If you do then you can talk about the food.

One of the reasons that I do a lot of different kinds of pictures is because I learn a lot when I'm doing them.

You know, you really do choose your existence in a way.

I'm not necessarily less gratified by films where you're given less room to maneuve. Because I love a great script, and I love to respect it, and I love to try to give a director what he needs and wants, especially having directed now. [Laughs.] I'm much more open to try to give him what he wants and figure it out. I like working with directors I respect and admire, obviously. And everybody has their own way.

I don't need a reason to kill myself-I need a reason not to.