I remember when I was a kid looking at different types of film and really examining the grains of them. I remember even looking at the ink streaks.

I was about to move out of my apartment because I was so broke. I'd sort of made a pact with myself that I wouldn't take a job unless it was interesting to me, and I became broke very fast.

Different films have different places in people's lives. I don't get to see a lot of films, so I want to watch films I learn from.

Anything that you [as an actor] can change about yourself for a part is helpful.

I feel that film, as opposed to theatre, is about capturing that one, real moment.

Every director is different and they all have different styles. I've worked with directors who were very specific and they gave a lot of direction. The one thing about Michael [Haneke]that I think is interesting is that he really has a reason for everything he's asking you. If you challenge it, he is open for discussion but he has a clear idea of what he wants with reasons why.

I've noticed that sometimes when you keep things a little smaller, it's easier to focus on the creative aspects of what you're doing.