When I was younger, I was worried about how others viewed me and if I was good enough. I realize now that you can't mold an image or try to be something that you are not. As far as being an actor is concerned, your work really speaks for itself.

Although I can't stop all cruelty to living creatures on the planet, I can be kinder to every living creature in my life.

I can’t on my own change the regime in South Africa or teach the Palestinians to learn to live with the Israelies, but I can start with me.

It's a great feeling to think that I can be a friend to so many people through my movies.

I would rather quit while I was ahead. There’s no need in overstaying your welcome.

I'd like to play every type of character, but only once. I like to expierence things.

After Stand By Me came out, people were telling me, 'You're so good,' 'You're going to be a star,' and things like that. You can't think about it. If you take it the wrong way, you can really get high on yourself. People get so lost when that happens to them. They may think they have everything under control, but everything is really out of control. Their lives are totally in pieces.