Playing President Clinton (in Primary Colors) was risky and challenging. Some people thought Saturday Night Fever was risky, because no one had danced in movies for years.

A lot of actors never talk to other actors about how they're doing things, or why. I think it's important to share the way you're thinking.

The promise of change doesn't always mean something changes.

Life is overwhelming. Life is not easy. Life is tough and you need something that really works and helps you actually, not promises to help you, then fail.

I actually do like playing off-beat people. I think it's more fun.

Well, I enjoy my life. You know, I think life is an art, and that one has to live it as an art. That's your choice.

I decided when I was a kid that I would only go out of the house if I felt good enough to be bothered. Could I be interrupted at dinner? Am I in the mood? If I am, I go out. If I'm not, I don't! So, it's the art of deciding what the truth of your job is, and what you can and cannot handle. You can design your stresses.