It's very hard to just break into movies. I always felt like it would be giving up a theatre career to go and try and be in movies. So, I thought I'd exhaust the theatre thing, go as far as I can, and originate roles, be on Broadway, maybe win some Tony Awards, and then hopefully some door would open. Luckily, it did.

For me, I always have to establish a reality for the character. In very actor-y terms, you just have to understand his reality.

For everybody that does something bad there's gotta be someone that does something good.

A wide receiver like me wouldn't have won. The quarterback - or even the running back - always wins.

I think your teenage years define your musical roots forever. You're always looking for a theme for your high school years.

I like the not knowing of what the next job is.

I've always had good relationships with directors. I'm one of those people where, if there's a good idea coming from the sound guy, I'll take it. Filmmaking is a collaborative effort, whether it's a first-time director or it's Mike Nichols. I think that's the standard that the great ones set.