I'm not one of those people who writes a biography or tries to figure out what kind of ice cream the character liked when he was 10.

I made an enjoyable living as a very young man, but I think as I became more comfortable and knowledgeable about myself and what I wanted, I moved into acting.

The enormously diverse culture where people can agree and disagree is just amazing, and to learn about the events that took place here over millennia has been fantastic. It's a trip I'll never forget.

I think if you're a competent actor with a good imagination, and if it's on the page, it makes your job a lot easier.

People ask me all the time how I prepare and, to tell you the truth, I think if what's on the page is rich and compelling, as far as I'm concerned, if it's beautifully presented on the page, all you have to do is put yourself there and pretend, and the rest takes care of itself. That is, unless it's a real stretch with an accent or if history matters where research has to be done.

I always act better when I'm able to curse.

I'm not one of those people who writes a biography or tries to figure out what kind of ice cream the character liked when he was 10.