I was seen in earlier years by family members and people of authority as somebody wasting his time. I had trouble with the restrictions of conformity. It made me edgy.

I've been able to carve out spaces for myself. At Sundance, I'm in the mountains - my property is private. I get on a horse and ride for three, four hours. Sometimes five. I get lost. But when I'm in, I'm in.

What is it with you people? You think not getting caught in a lie is the same thing as telling the truth?

When I started, I was an artist; I wanted to be an artist. I became an actor almost by accident. I acted for fifteen years and tried to produce. I looked for stories that were the story beneath the story that you thought you knew, like 'The Candidate'.

I've been very fortunate in that I've had wonderful relationships with people I've worked with.

I don't see myself as beautiful. I was a kid who was freckle-faced, and they used to call me 'hay head.'

Criticism challenges current findings. The effort to defend one's position can lead to deeper insights or consideration of options previously not considered.