Wanting people to listen, you can't just tap them on the shoulder anymore. You have to hit them with a sledgehammer, and then you'll notice you've got their strict attention.

I mean we all played as kids. You play games, you take on different characters, you imitate; the fun and the love of play has never left me.

Im attracted to things that are challenging and fun and interesting, and it certainly seems that audiences enjoy them as well.

Look, at the end of the day people have to respect people's differences. I am different than some people would like me to be.

I think what we have seen in terms of gay teenagers committing suicide because of bullying is anguishing. I think young people, if they are feeling like they are confused, need to know that there are people to talk to and that there are places they can go and not feel alone. But I feel that they have just as many rights as I do to not be bullied.

My job is to interpret. I'm an interpreter. I can add things and bring unique qualities to the role that the writer may not have thought of, but someone else created the fundamental idea.

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