I think we're all mysteries to ourselves.

The writer should always serve as his own angleworm —and the sharper the barb with which he fishes himself out of blackness, the better.

Even the small amount of infamy I have makes me uncomfortable - on a personal level and on a professional level.

The only thing that exists is torment, lyricism, and the magnificence of language.

It's hard to get concert tickets.

'The New York Times' thing... I think any actor would be thrilled to be profiled in that paper.

For the last 20 years of my life, I've had the mantra to do amazing parts with amazing people in amazing projects, so I'm attracted to good story, writing and character and good people. That's what I'm always searching for and I don't think that's ever going to change.