My movies more often are told through pictures, not words. But in this case, the pictures took second position to the incredible words of Abraham Lincoln and his presence [...] I was less interested in an outpouring of imagery than in letting the most human moment of this story evolve before us.

I think the secret of great acting is that you have to bring your imagination to the party. You have to have a great imagination and you have to bring it every day when you're working. Your imagination and your skills as an actor are what see you through, not what you're wearing or where you are.

There are so many rumours about so many of us in the public eye. Sometimes it's too hard to deny what is not true.

I'm 62 years old. Am I old enough to win a lifetime achievement award? Yes, I am. Thank you very much.

I had a great time creating the future on 'Minority Report,' and it's a future that is coming true faster than any of us thought it would.

A lot of kids only know 'E.T.' from the digitally-enhanced version.

I'm very collaborative with everybody on the set.