From early childhood, my thrust was to get into the movies.

Never let pride be your guiding principle. Let your accomplishments speak for you.

I do know there are a lot of people who seem to be in my corner, and that's, of course, wonderful. I'm really more interested in the nomination than in the award, because I think the nomination just puts you within a group of outstanding actors.

I find that if I hold your hand, it transfers an energy first. I have a sense of how you feel. That's important to me trying to become another person. I have a lot pressure to bring a character to life in any kind of real sense.

I don't get off on romantic parts. But I often think if I had had my dental work done early on, well, maybe.

You know, the ancient Egyptians had a beautiful belief about death. When their souls got to the entrance to heaven, the guards asked two questions. Their answers determined whether they were able to enter or not. 'Have you found joy in your life?' 'Has your life brought joy to others?'

I'm always trying new things and learning new things. If there isn't anything more you can learn - go off and die.