People have a different idea of how movies are made than they really are. On a certain level, everyone throws ideas into the hopper. It's not like the actors are wind-up dolls that you push out onto the floor, play with, then put back in the box. You get people around you who you trust; the writer, the producer, the director and all the actors all contribute.

When someone has a strong intuitive connection, Buddhism suggests that it's because of karma, some past connection.

I haven't worked with people who are jealous or competitive. That's a particularly deadly attitude to have when you're working on a film.

There's really one character for every actor. The voyage is to find that one character.

Maybe the Dalai Lama is the only person who is totally honest, and even with him, he's skillful not to hurt anybody. He's skillful.

My life is pretty simple and normal.

As custodians of the planet it is our responsibility to deal with all species with kindness, love, and compassion. That these animals suffer through human cruelty is beyond understanding. Please help to stop this madness.