I didn't know how to go about preparing for the part of someone who can't remember who he is. The frustration angle is written in, but there's also this incredible passive state

I guess if I weren't an actor, I'd be a history professor

You realize just how long youve been away when you get home and start dialing 8 out of habit so you can get access to local calls.

Every other movie is one of those action things. I mean, 'Lost in Space'? A bunch of good actors running around shooting at special effects on a soundstage? I took my kids to see that and felt like I was on an acid trip.

I'm probably satisfied with my career 80 percent of the time

Debra Winger doesn't let anything interfere with her performance, which is the way it should be

The Big Chill is one of those things that everybody can identify with. Between eight characters, they can pick somebody who's somewhat like them