Hamlet is a remarkably easy role. Physically it's hard because it tends to be about three hours long and you're talking the whole time. But it's a simple role and it adapts itself very well, because the thing about Hamlet is, we all are Hamlet.

And you know, I hate to admit this, but I don't always think in terms of Shakespeare. When I eat, I do. When I'm at a restaurant, I'll think, 'Hmm, what would Macbeth have ordered?'

I was always curious about motivation and intention, and really, that's a lot of what acting is.

You can think about your career or you can think about your job. I like to think about my job.

And I think for me theres a lot of neurosis involved with where you should be or thinking about where you are all the time instead of being where you are.

If you are going to remake a film, you may as well remake a classic.

I'm drawn to people who share that sense of loss. All actors are trying to repair damaged relationships. I think that might be why I've been drawn to other actors.