Real greatness comes from that sort of spontaneity of the moment that takes it into another level. That can never be planned; it happens or it doesn't. And you can't force it.

There are no great scripts - just great films.

The thing is, I've never been a handsome leading-man type, so let's not kid ourselves.

An actor cannot be a censor. I'm there to interpret.

My favorite actor who played villains - who could play anything, really - was Jimmy Cagney.

Different directors offer you different things, and it's not necessarily the most obvious things.

The most nurturing of directors can make you feel too comfortable, and you don't really push for that extra whatever.