There was a period of time when I was very political, when I was at the university. It was like the late '60s, early '70s and I was a dissident like everybody else I guess. Now I follow it but there's nothing that really grabs me. The most fascinating thing to me right now is China.

I love men. I've always been drawn to poets, artists, and madmen. Sometimes all three in one

Sometimes parts just come along when it's the perfect time for you to do them.

I never felt like I belonged in Minnesota when I was growing up there. That's why I was out the door as soon as I turned 18.

Families survive, one way or another. You have a tie, a connection that exists long after death, through many lifetimes.

Because Shakespeare's language is so expansive, we're under this misconception that it's difficult. But I discovered that it's easy because it's so brilliantly written. The words are perfect, and the language is intelligent and very emotional.

One of the things I love about acting is that it reveals a certain something about yourself, but it doesn't reveal your own personal story.