I think it's a big chance to take to make a movie that's about as something as pure and honest and something people can relate to everyday.

There are always roles that seem enticing that you can't do because of scheduling.

I'm a huge classics fan. I love Ernest Hemingway and J.D. Salinger. I'm that guy who rereads a book before I read newer stuff, which is probably not all that progressive, and it's not really going to make me a better reader. I'm like, 'Oh, my God, you should read To Kill a Mockingbird.

As far as Ken Kwapis saying all those things, I think he just really wanted me in the movie so he probably told Warner Brothers, 'Don't worry, Jimmy Stewart? Gary Cooper? Who else do you like?' If they'd said they were huge Chris Farley fans, he's like, 'He can do that, too. He's a huge physical comedian.' But no, that's really nice to hear.

Truly, when I say the show has given me everything, it's given me everything.

I've always loved where my dad came from and the ideals that instilled in me.

I've always loved those movies where somebody thinks they want something, and then they realize that the thing they really want is right in front of them.