I believe you can only draw from your own life as an actor. All the characters I've played, I only have my infinite eye and the presence of my life to take from.

America gave me the great glory of coming into people's homes every week and allowed me to last as long as I have.

Regret, is usually a waste of time. As is gloating

I live a very simple existence when I'm not on the road. Because when I'm on the road making a movie, I'm away from home.

Love is just the most beautiful, joyous feeling. It can come from many places.

The art helps, between the acting gigs. I feel that if I can sing in Mamma Mia! then goddammit, I can hang a few paintings, give people lots of cocktails, and have a good time.

Many people think that hunger is unavoidable in any society, even a society that is blessed with great abundance. That is not true. The European community does not have widespread hunger. America, which leads the world in so many ways, can end childhood hunger within its borders.