I like meeting directors. It can be helpful because sometimes when you meet filmmakers you find out if you like them and if they like you, and that is important in terms of considering a role. Choosing a role is all about whether I relate to the role and the story really. That's the criteria.

I mean, I went to a Catholic boys school for a year, but that was to play hockey. Religion class was quite contentious for me.

Letters are something from you. It's a different kind of intention than writing an e-mail.

It's the journey of self, I guess. You start with this kind of loner, outside guy, which a lot of people can relate to, and he goes out into the world.

Art is about trying to find the good in people, and making the world a more compassionate place.

Sure I believe in God and the Devil, but they don't have to have pitchforks and a long white beard.

But, you know, it's still a drag to get your picture taken when you're eating a sandwich. It's a downer.