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

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.

Take characters that Nicholson or De Niro play: they're not always tough

We had training camp for a week, and we used the actual military drills of that period. We didn't have to work out much after hours, because going up and down hills all day was a good workout in itself.

I wrote a script. I actually enjoyed writing it more than acting. It's about the Irish rebellion of 1920, which is a fascinating period and place for me

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.

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