We've had too many World AIDS Days.

I would say that the West is very young, it's very corrupt. We're not very wise. And I think we're hopeful that there is a place that is ancient and wise and open and filled with light.

From a Buddhist point of view, emotions are not real. As an actor, I manufacture emotions. They're a sense of play. But real life is the same. We're just not aware of it.

I don't regret anything. Everything happens for a reason-it's part of the healing process. Life is a healing process.

I don't think that bravery is about skin. Bravery is about a willingness to show emotional need.

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

I've always said it's flattering to be desired, just as it's flattering that people accept the reality of the character you play. But it was always ridiculous to assume that because I could play a gigolo on screen I'd play anything like that role off screen.