I like to work - I probably work too much.

I always would be happy to make a character even more unlikable, but you know, there's a limit and if you go there, you get into a very different kind of movie, man.

I don't think film actors need training, really.

I've very critical of myself, and film has been an adjustment for me.

I get tired of myself pretty fast.

I don't think I gave a good enough performance to be nominated for it. I thought I gave a fine performance, but those things are supposed to be about giving an extraordinary performance.

Academia is a rarified culture, especially an Ivy League academic background.