It was always something I knew I was capable of and from an early age my mother was involved in the film industry. She used to work at a production company. So I was exposed to a renaissance period of films in New Zealand back in the early 80's.

If I can find something that I haven't done before, then that is an immediate...it peaks my interest.

When you pick up a script and you can't stop reading it because it's a real page-turner, that's a good sign.

Sometimes it's nice to know that what you've done has been appreciated.

There's only so much you can do until you get on set and see the aesthetics of what you're dealing with. Then you see what the other players are giving to you. It's all about the transfer of energy between different actors.

Russell Means is quite a legend in the Indian community for what he's been able to achieve. It was a real honor to work with a guy who's been on the front lines of fighting for what he believes in.

I like the timeframe involved in being an actor.