Gratitude is the root of joy.

Often times, if a character is pretty straightforward, he or she is not as interesting to portray.

There's nothing better than actually getting to watch the person and see his or her mannerisms.

Not judging people is the fastest way to peace.

Being joyful is a choice.

I think acting is a gift. I look at someone like Ben Kingsley, and hes incredibly charismatic, even when hes not acting. Hes an incredibly hard worker, and he has a very specific system that he does with his work.

I would rather portray the hero, if it's a really great film. All my favorite fictional film characters are heroes, such as in "The Last of the Mohicans" and "Robin Hood."