I find it sad that by not talking about who I sleep with, that makes me mysterious. There was a time when I would have been called a gentleman.

My job as an actor is to serve the writing and help the author get his ideas across.

I'm not a writer. I marvel at writing. I am sometimes absolutely astounded when I read something and I think how in the world did that man or that woman sit down at a typewriter, a computer or a pen and an ink well, and seemingly have nothing come between their heart and that pen.

I liked it because it was such a dangerous script and showed just what human beings are capable of. Here was a movie in which Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, who always win in every movie they ever do, simply don't win. I felt that was outrageous for a commercial movie.

If it were not for people who stepped forward and gave me opportunities at a time when I had not proved myself at all, believe me, I would not have a career.

Cable TV has become where the best actors, writers and directors have gone to work because they are allowed to do character-driven stories.

If you're lucky enough to have done well, then it's your responsibility to send the elevator back down.