The ‘friend zone’ is like the penalty box of dating, only you can never get out. Once a girl decides you’re her ‘friend,’ it’s game over. You’ve become a complete non-sexual entity in her eyes, like her brother, or a lamp.

My very worst day on 'Green Lantern' was nowhere near as difficult as my finest day on 'Buried.'

I'm not one to mythologize other actors too much, but obviously Sandy Bullock is a gorgeous woman.

There's a very real possibility in this industry of going out and leading your life and then going home and being a voyeur of your own life. You can literally go watch yourself - where you went last night, what you did, what the things that people presuppose about you. It's kind of crazy.

Making a mix CD - albeit slightly old school - is generally a pretty cool gift and something I like to receive, or giving someone a book that moved you. Writing an inscription inside makes it even better.

When your dad's a cop, calling 911 is really just like calling Dad at work.

I'm just a huge fan of Joe Carnahan. He's such a charismatic individual and somebody that just applies every part of himself to the project he's in.