I believe the universe conspires to give you everything you desire.

If the playwright knew every little thing about his play, why bother? There must be discovery all the time, otherwise why bother to do it?

When I look at the work, if it speaks to me, I'll say 'yes' and if the work doesn't resonate with me, I'll politely decline.

Without an educated populace, democracy cannot sustain itself.

Every role affords me something different in the way of understanding, and that's really why you take these roles, not to show that thing that people talk about of showing what you can do - that has nothing to do with anything.

Acting's not about nose jobs and liposuction. It's about being truthful to what you're doing.

When I am presented with good work, I accept it. Wherever it is.