Rehearsals make a huge difference.

I knew Linda Cardellini from when we did ER together - she was always great, such a cool spirit.

I have a lot of heroes. I don't think people give enough of a tribute to their mentors. They try to act like they're spontaneous generations - they are faking liars.

I don't know if tennis players feel like that but when you have a great opponent - although I didn't feel like he [ Ben Mendelsohn ] was an opponent - you just know your game is going to jack up and it's just going to raise the bar. I couldn't wait for that elevation.

I love cartoons. So when they came to me to make Ice Age and this sequel, I was so happy.

I love theater. I think theater, when its done right, is the best, like a religious experience. When it is done badly, it's the worst thing. It's just an incredible experience.

That's the happiest I am, when I'm doing great work.