Every set up that you do, everything is precisely modulated and raised and lowered.”

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

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.

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

The one thing I always talk about in terms of restaurants is consistency.

I think it's important to have had at least a few years of obscurity, where people treat you like everybody else.

If we do a sequel, I want to beat somebody's ass!