I've always had this deep and chronic sense of dissatisfaction.

I realized that I wanted to play characters and do traditional theatre. I wanted to make believe again. I like putting on a costume and pretending to be someone else for a few hours, and I have a great respect for playwrights.

I get bored at the theatre a lot because I notice that there's not always a connection between the actors. They may be technically proficient, but they're not surprising each other. I'm thrilled by actors who make choices that are surprising.

I don't call myself an artist. I act. That's what I do.

Acting is very much like a child making believe. I'm not one to become a character, but I fall in love with the character. It's like having faith; you're going to be that person for a while.

I've always had this deep and chronic sense of dissatisfaction.

The first thing I look for is the humor, because you can tell what the character's fears and insecurities are through the humor.