I have a penchant for playing God's clowns. Actually, I played Nijinsky once, and he used to call himself God's clown.

What has emerged as I've gotten older is simplifying the characters I play, unless the role calls for something that is arcane or ornate.

My job, professionally, is tapping into stuff. We've all got it. But, I just am fortunate enough that, beyond the age of 11, it's what I do professionally.

I think that war is diplomacy. There have been wars that have been fought for righteous reasons and there are wars that have had to be fought. Indeed, there will continue to be.

The truth is, I'm a character guy. That's how I see myself. I always see the role as being far more interesting and important than I am... not all actors approach it that way.

When you want to learn about something, what is the first thing you do... you go to the internet.

I can't imagine a more profoundly exciting experience than I had working on 'Avatar.' And whether I'm ever part of it again, I'll always be very proud that I was a part of it.