On some level acting is the art of pretend and you have to have a highly cultivated sense of imagination. You have to be able to see things that aren't there no matter what aspect of acting, whether it's green screen, whether it's on stage, whether it's anything else, whether you're working on the radio.

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

I've played the clarinet since I was a kid. I love to sing, but I'm not much of a singer. Let's say that when it comes to vocalizing, I have the soul of Billy Bigelow but the voice of Jigger Cragan.

I've become more empathetic, and my capacity to understand and be patient - to give people a break - has enlarged over the years.

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 don't believe that being against the war can be equated with being non-supportive of our troops.

I wouldn't say 'Avatar' changed my life, but it definitely changed my career.