I understand the rural south because I spent a lot of time in it when I was a kid and my grandfather’s brothers were farmers and I spent time on the farm when I was a kid with them walking through the fields and working and hanging out.

I've never been to jail. I've never been arrested. I've never been locked up.

I have a lot more energy than I used to have. I sleep better. I like the way I look in my clothes better. I don’t cramp as much. I exercise better. I think my circulation has gotten better.

I actually think it's going to be the intriguing plot [ in Black Snake Moan] point that brings people into the film.

I often think, "How many ways have I died in the movies?" I guess I can find out now. I'm always thinking of ways that I haven't died. "Well, I've been killed this way in this movie, but I haven't died this way yet." I don't think I've ever been guillotined, or anything like that.

I've never considered myself a comedian. I'm a comedic actor.

I like books. I've always got a literature book going. I'd be in there reading, in my off time.