I was definitely ahead of my friends. I was French-kissing girls way before anybody else was.

I want to have the freedom to do whatever I want.

I play Hank Hansen, a real guy. Youd be amazed at how much information they have on this guy: personality traits, nicknames, favorite color, you name it.

Taking chances for the people you care most about is easy. It's hard to take chances that might mean making bad decisions. But when I have to take chances about people I love, relationships, my daughter and immediate family, those decisions are easy. I make them without even thinking about it, it is usually something that just has to be done. You don't question anything, you just go for it.

I'm not the kind of guy who's taking advantage of my position.

Usually I like to make my movies from start to finish in chronological order. As a filmmaker it lets me be able to direct my actors and tell them where exactly they are and go with progression.

I'm extemely competitive, so when people start counting me out or trying to categorise me, I sorta get hungry.