I don't like seeing the stuff that's not polished. It's harder for me to step away from it and watch that.

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

Bringing any movie together is a minor miracle.

You have to really make sure that every moment means something, and that every moment, there's a purpose for it. And then you have to blend it all together without it looking like you're really focusing on it. That, to me, was the magic trick that was most difficult for the film [Buried].

Martin Campbell is a director who has that ability to marshal so many forces together and create a film.

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.

I don't think you can help but personalize a role. You almost play to none of the preconceived notions of it. It's more or less a personal experience and journey.