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.

I'm six foot four and a half and I have a temper. It's reserved for very important issues. If someone is asking me to make an artistic concession, then I'll become a madman.

Any time you're trying to do a movie with a happy ending, it's very difficult because it's been done before and you don't want to be manipulative.

You get money out of acting. You get gray hair out of directing. Actually, I get more of a rush from directing.

I learned much more about acting from philosophy courses, psychology courses, history and anthropology than I ever learned in acting class.

If you're in the position to help someone and you do it, it's very rewarding.

You should never try irony or self-effacing humour.