I have a kind of objective luxury about my career.

I've done lots of improv things but not a whole movie.

People do think I'm Jewish. But we're Irish Catholic. My father had a brogue.

I think I've been really lucky to keep my career so varied, and to be open. There's safety in repetition, but there's also a trap there.

All the actor does is, he tries to get as many takes as he can out of the director that day. So he can walk away and say to himself, "Hey, it's in there. I'm not going to edit it. I'm not going to make those choices. If they want to blow it, it's fine. But I've done all I can." You're right. I'm always amazed when actors bash films as if those grips and that cinematographer didn't work hard enough.

When you have to worry about paying the rent, you're never bored. You're just happy to have that job. But once you don't have to worry and reach the point where it's no longer about the money, you're able to look at other opportunities outside of your comfort zone.

I think loss can fuel how you lead your whole life.