Auditions are like a gamble. Most likely you won't get the part, but if you don't go, you'll never know if you could've got it.

One of the things about acting is it allows you to live other people's lives without having to pay the price.

When I think of a good restaurant, it's where the food has been consistent; there's always a consistency.

My definition of a good hotel is a place I'd stay at.

I always wanted to direct. Directing is a lot more of a commitment though, a lot more time. I like directors who do very few takes, they know what they want.

If you don't go, you'll never know.

I spent lunchtime in a grave during the filming of 'Bloody Mama.' When you're younger, you feel that's what you need to do to help you stay in character. When you get older, you become more confident and less intense about it - and you can achieve the same effect.