But when you're in something together, it's very hard to be objective and you're very subjective.

Our family adopted Paulie from a shelter as an 8-week-old puppy. We've had him for 11 years, and I think it was valuable for the kids to learn to be responsible for a pet. It's a wonderful thing for families - the unconditional love you get from a pet is something you carry with you for the rest of your life.

I feel my job as an actor is to explore all sides of humanity.

Also everyone's hearts are in the right place when you do a small movie. You're not doing it for the money; you're not doing it for the possibility of an Oscar nomination. You are doing it because you love the material.

But when you're in something together, it's very hard to be objective and you're very subjective.

I've always been able to let stuff go when I'm done with work.

I do it because I want to exercise people's compassion and I do it because I really believe that for some reason what I do is important and meaningful.