Great stories don't often make great movies. Its' a crafted art form.

I'm a coach's coaching player. I like to be on the floor. So, if the coach tells me what to do out on the floor, I can get it done. I'm really comfortable being directed.

President Kennedy was willing to go to war. He was not a coward. The man had been in war and so had Ken O'Donnell. He was ready to protect this nation, but he was not ready for a military solution just because it was being rammed down his throat.

You're this rat in the American maze, working your way towards the cheese, which is a job.

It's such a cool thing in life to get what it is you want. Most of the time we don't, but occasionally we do.

I've always been distracted when somebody is coming after me and saying, "You're the only person who can play this part."

I always thought the leading actor should be the best supporting actor, because you're the only person that can help every other actor on the set.