For me, when you have to prepare to play God, and then walking away from that, you realize just how tough God's job is. I don't want that job.

The first time I saw E.T., the actual image of an alien, and he was so sweet-looking. I wanted him. I wanted E.T.

The one thing that I realize - well, not the one thing, but it was a big thing - having in my head that I need to get healthier. It's been a very gradual process for me.

You never write a speech in advance because if you don't get to use it, you'll be heartbroken.

I think if I weren't so squeamish, I would have been some sort of forensic analyst. And I can't do anything with a microscope, because then I start thinking about the world of germs around us.

Every character I get to play has some element of who I am, but there's no fun in playing yourself. At least, for me, there isn't.

You cannot live to please everyone else. You have to edify, educate and fulfill your own dreams and destiny, and hope that whatever your art is that you're putting out there, if it's received, great, I respect you for receiving it. If it's not received, great, I respect you for not.