It's not like I'm the most famous person in the world
But some actors I have met possess an intelligence that I can only dream of. It's about character, it's about behavior. They understand things about people that I simply don't see.
Involvement in public affairs is a legitimate use of celebrity
I do believe all actors are smart.
But why should I run for office and lose what little influence I have?
I saw and I met a lot of people who were in the field. It also provided a context in which I came to respect what the actor did, because I saw how difficult it actually was to do.