To play a repressed gay man, I had to explore what life was like in an era of sexual repression.

I cheated a lot, because I just couldn't sit and do homework. I usually sat next to someone extremely smart.

Marty [Scorsese] knows that when an improvised moment comes out of a real situation, it's gonna have more life and more going on than anything you can imagine and that's how the character can become the story

We are facing a tipping point of environmental crisis unprecedented in human history and our very survival is dependent on protecting nature.

I've really only had one (dream) since I got into this business at 13 years old, which was to be in this business forever. Once I did my first television commercial, I caught that itch and that bug. I want to be a part of pieces of art - as far as cinema is concerned - that people will want to see for generations to come. That's my dream.

It's a tough thing-you get in a situation where you feel you have to be perfect all the time and it sucks.

Love at first sight? I absolutely believe in it! You've got to keep the faith. Who doesn't like the idea that you could see someone tomorrow and she could be the love of your life? It's very romantic.