Storytelling in general is a communal act. Throughout human history, people would gather around, whether by the fire or at a tavern, and tell stories. One person would chime in, then another, maybe someone would repeat a story they heard already but with a different spin. It's a collective process.

When I was a teenager, if anyone recognized me for anything I did, it would ruin my day. I couldn't handle it. It was some sort of neurotic phobia. I guess I was paranoid that people would treat me differently, or in an unfair way, because of my job.

Sometimes what someone else does is really not what you expected them to do, which to be honest, sometimes doesn't work.

I was such a big Dustin Hoffman fan when I was young.

I don't blame folks for not wanting to put me in their movies or whatever. I understand if their audiences had an association with me.

I think Hollywood, as it's been, will have to change because the model of Hollywood is "we'll make this content, and you guys buy it," but I don't think that's the future.

Being politically active is "more about doing things, not just standing for some platform or being involved in some political party."