There are directors who, their direction is high, but then when you challenge it, it crumbles. They can't back up what they're asking.

In a weird way scientists understand things on a higher level but it takes a lot of dedication and a lot of time.

So many of us have our asses watching stupid reality shows, desensitizing our brains. Like, "Wow, isn't that dumb, but I'm so entertained right now! That's the stupidest thing I've seen in my life - give me more of it!" You know what I'm talking about. I turn on the television and I'm like, "This is so bad, but I cannot get my fucking eyes off of it." It's not good.

A kid now can practically record a song or edit a short film on his way to school. I think that will produce, perhaps, more less-interesting things - or you'll have to search more to find the interesting things. But I also think it's exciting.

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

Personally, I'm very classic. If I'm going to wear a suit, it's going to be classic, black, and fit very well. There's nothing like it.

I saw the main character played by Mads Mikkelsen, and he's amazing. Hannibal had that going for it.