It's a whole other way of working when you work in films: You know exactly the arc of your character.

I was always proud about being from Texas and, you know, maybe that was part of fearlessness. I love the fact that Texas is so big, but you don't feel small because of that.

Fame sweeps you away. I had to go home every six months to remember who I am.

I don't take characters home with me.

Most things in my life I had before leaving home. Values, support, great family. I was shaped at an early age. A musician playing guitar, I wanted to be a folk singer.

You shouldn't change what you are in the search for success.

A great screenplay is the most powerful bait in Hollywood.