You never know what you do that could be totally out of left field, which actually might work and give something fresh to the whole scene, to the character, whatever. If you have that with a director who then knows how to shape it, either in the direction, in the moment, or in the editing, then that's good.

Certain writers have it very precise and there's not much room to add something.

You learned the two greatest thing in life, never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.

When you feel that you can't fight it, you just go for it. When it comes to the arts, passion should always trump common sense.

Sometimes if you have financial restraints, it's a benefit. It forces you to come up with a more creative way.

I always tell actors when they go in for an audition: Don't be afraid to do what your instincts tell you. You may not get the part, but people will take notice.

The hardest thing about being famous is that ... in a conversation everybody's agreeing with what you're saying. ... You need people who can tell you what you don't want to hear.