I have a place in Chicago and I get there as much as I can... The city is so unbelievably beautiful. It's one of the greatest cities on the planet. My heart beats differently when I'm in Chicago. It slows down and I feel more at ease.

You can't make people who you want them to be. That was a hard lesson for me.

The Dalai Lama was once asked for his favorite chant, and he said it was better not to have a favorite anything, which I think is a great thought.

I grew up on the stage, where you just throw yourself into projects and don't get in your own way.

I don't know if there's a lot of patience anymore. I think that could serve a lot of people.

It's your job as an actor to fill out the blanks. I love doing that. To fill in the bones.

I wrote a script and I've been whispering in director's ears for a really long time and I'd love to direct.