Nothing makes an actor feel freer and more inventive and more creative than being trusted.

I had studied piano since I was 13, but I was surrounded by students who'd been playing since they were 5. I realized I was never going to be anything but mediocre.

People ask, 'What's the best role you've ever played?' The next one.

When you have satire, it has to be real. No matter how outrageous the comedy becomes, you have to believe in the characters.

You know, actors are fans, too. And talent is very attractive to me.

Lots of people fantasize about what it would be like if they were president... Most think they'd be decent and wouldn't be corrupted at all, that they'd remain true to themselves.

I've never felt completely satisfied with what I've done. I tend to see things too critically. I'm trying to get over that.