When actors give their input, it can be very ego-driven, and directors are scared of that.

From where I started to where I'm at right now I'm loaded in retrospect to the opportunities that I have. As far as money and the scheme of the world, I don't cash in. I do films because I'm sensitive and maybe stupid, and that I feel like I'm going to have fun on and feel like I'm going to have a good experience with. It's not about punching in and selling soap.

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.

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

I think that it's important not to take [acting] too seriously. It's all pretend. It's a strange job.

Some directors are very free and some directors are very specific. It seemed like doing a play.

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