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.

All the roles I play, I don't see any of my roles in films that they're typically leading men.

I just like playing interesting, complex, complicated characters. I like films that also have an element of humor.

I've certainly worked with really great directors who haven't acted.

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

Do you think god stays in heaven because he too lives in fear of what he's created here on earth?

My real training as an actor was when I started doing theatre.