I don't think about the characters I choose to play, analytically or consciously.

When I was a fireman I was in a lot of burning buildings. It was a great job, the only job I ever had that compares with the thrill of acting.

Every day's an adventure when I step out of my door. That's why I usually wear a hat and keep my head low.

I like telling stories about people with problems. I can't really put it much simpler than that.

I don't blame any director for wanting to do something more commercial. That's all part of the business. I certainly have done it, as an actor.

In the beginning, it wasn't even a question of deciding I'm going to do independent film and not commercial films - I wasn't being offered any commercial films, and there wasn't an independent scene.

I don't think I'm that much different from any other working actor that's trying to make a living.