Hollywood is an illusion. These intense workplaces, with very close relationships, a few months at a time - and then it ends.

I listen to a lot of Chicago blues, I suppose. It reminds me of growing up, I guess. But I'm also obsessed by close-harmony groups. Actually, I'm fascinated particularly by brother duos, how they blend together. The Everly Brothers, the Stanley Brothers, The McQuarrys. There's something inherently magical about harmony.

I think just getting a movie done is an accomplishment in itself.

People say, 'Don't you get tired of people coming up to you all the time?' But what's wrong with strangers saying they love you?

For a long time, it was like I was part of some special forces unit: I'd land, meet everyone, five minutes later I'd have to do some amazing work, then - boom! - I'm out again. You know, playing supporting parts takes courage.

Life is often confusing and sad, and I'm a big fan of the slap and the tickle, as they say.

I've never been someone who's been given work because of the way I look or because I have some box office appeal. I get work because people know I'm swinging as hard as I can, trying to connect, giving it my level best. I have a face for radio, but here I am doing what I do.