Movies are open doors, and at every door, I change character and life.

Acting is a tough business, and you need to be in good shape mentally and physically.

You have to be very cautious about what you are doing for charity and things like that. I think you have to start with your life. I think that's what life is expecting you to do. In your family, in your surroundings, in your work life, in the people you're with, your relationships; how you behave and doing what you need to accomplish. That for me is being a hero every day of your life.

It's never been my purpose to become an American icon, or more famous or richer.

I never felt being an actor or making a movie was an easy thing to do.

For me, acting goes to a special place; it's almost mystical. You have to let go of what you think is good; it's a jump into trust, and trying to reach without wanting too much.

My aim was never to be an American star; otherwise, I would have moved to Los Angeles.