How would you compare Polanski or Kubrick? I try not to do any comparisons.

I started off on stage because it was the only work I could get. I haven't been back for 11 years. I think any stage experience is good experience, as far as being an actor is concerned.

I can't do anything else. So if this falls through, I'm screwed.

I have come close to producing films. But generally by the time they hit the screen, there's about 50 people with producer credits, so what's the point. I usually find scripts I like with no money attached and take them to producers that I know and try to raise finance.

The more varied the characters, the better, as far as I'm concerned.

I like the idea of experimenting with different kinds of formats, and I think you've got to keep on your toes and keep changing.

I'm sick of very white teeth and lots of gymnasium practice. I'm bored, you know, send in the next one. I wanted a real man that I could believe was my brother, my father, you know, my next-door neighbor - a real person.