I had never done Shakespeare before, but I don't think you can be an actor and not do it. There were moments when I thought, I'm just not going to be able to pull this off.

Yes, and you should question your government.

It comes down to something really simple: Can I visualize myself playing those scenes? If that happens, then I know that I will probably end up doing it.

I like to work in costumes, makeup, and hair that allow me tremendous freedom.

I could be making a lot more money now if I had chosen a different kind of movie, but none of that matters to me... I've done the parts I wanted to do.

I like playing characters who are out there on the edge, where they can explode at any moment or fall off the precipice.

I've got nothing left to lose at this point. The work I've done is out there.