When I was cognizant of the war, I was very angry at the street-corner liberals who were trying to defame the footsoldier. Because there was a man who had no choice. He was a cog in the wheel, just trying to survive. I was always aware of that.

What I'm trying to do now in my life - not just with the building, but with everything - is to construct things that will have enduring qualities, and won't just be ephemeral flashes in the pan.

Life's not about how hard of a hit you can give... it's about how many you can take, and still keep moving forward.

I take rejection as someone blowing a bugle in my ear to wake me up and get going, rather than retreat.

Some actors are brilliant character guys. They submerge.

In a contest between me and a bulldog, you would say the bulldog is cuter.

Certain characters, mostly heroes, have to be the straight silent type; that is part of the make-up.