I believe in ceremony. I think ceremony is important, pomp and circumstance, tradition. I'm into those things.

We knew we were doing something that would make an impact, because of Francis [Ford Coppola], but I don't think we were surprised by how well the movie [The Outsiders] did, but I think we would all say we were surprised at how well we all did coming out of it.

It's part of your job as an actor to put your personal problems behind you and work. Good actors can do that.

People have a responsibility, especially with today's media, to read between the lines.

You wouldn't want somebody in office who hasn't experienced life.

I like the tradition of ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances and how they react to events which force them to be heroic in a way that is not in their natures.

If people are attracted to me, I like to think it's because I'm an interesting person, fairly smart, well-rounded, with a good sense of humor. I would like to think that's what I am. I would like to think people see it.