I think that Poe is so resonant because he represents that part of us that is in misery or sorrowful or wants to explore the darkness. He wrote a great story called 'The Imp of the Perverse' about the instinct towards self-destruction. Poe is the godfather of Goth literature and that whole movement.

I just love the process of working with other actors. It's like jamming with a musician, except it takes a little more effort to get to that place as an actor, because you have the cameras and lights and everything. But I love jamming with these people.

Do I listen to pop music because I'm miserable or am I miserable because listen to pop music?

If people are constantly reading about you, and you're overexposed, they've got no reason to go see your movies. Also, it's not pleasant or nice to have your privacy invaded.

Usually I play people who just keep babbling on and on and on.

The ages two to 15 I spent at different stages of shortness. I didn't become a tall person until I was 16.

I have a good friend who's a Texas girl; Texas girls are a whole different breed.