I was the little kid growing up. I wasn't picked on because, honestly, I was fast, so I could run away from the bullies.

I have to admit, I never watch television; once in a while I'll see things, but I grew up without it. I had a father who said, 'I hate television'; it came into being when he was a kid, and he didn't have it, so he didn't think I needed it.

There's this great fantasy of going to work, every day, and getting to play out what people think my life is, as a successful actor.

I thought I'd never do film, let alone television. I was a diehard theater nut.

How do you make people do the best work? You make them feel comfortable, so you can feel comfortable - and then you can have a really good ballgame!

My life is going to continue to be public, and I just accept that.

For me, the idea of being a successful actor is hanging out with my dogs and my boy, down in Venice beach, and going, "I don't have to audition today. I've got a little respite here."