I don't view myself as a political leftie. I view myself as a storyteller who is fair to both sides.

I wouldn't say I'm a method actor. I do research when I feel I don't have enough experience for the part I'm playing.

There's nothing more boring than unintelligent actors, because all they have to talk about is themselves and acting. There have to be other things.

I don't know if I ever really bought into the eternal damnation bit.

I'm fairly competant as a director and actor, but I am Mr. Neurotic as a writer. I just don't have enough confidence in my abilities to take criticism well. I take it personally. Start with 'It's a masterpiece,' and then tell me what you think could be changed.

New York is not conductive to theater. New York does not encourage its young. It does not encourage experimentation.

Is Walt turning over in his grave? A man named Joe Roth runs Disney right now-he gave me the go-ahead and total freedom to do whatever I wanted to do.