I am who I am, and I think I have a good nature, by and large. But if someone takes advantage of that good nature, well then, you know, I'm not that nice a guy.

We are still in the position of waking up and having a choice. Do I make the world better today somehow, or do I not bother?

But look, I was born in 1956, the peak year for births in US history. I think I'm very representative of many of the thought processes my generation have been through and, by and large, people of my age have had their imprint planted on the consciousness of western society for a long time.

There's no substitute for a great love who says, 'No matter what's wrong with you, you're welcome at this table.'

I think it's better to feel good than to look good.

I would like to think I've reflected the audience's lives somehow, though it's in this big, false, glamorous arena of movies. I hope people see themselves somehow up on the screen.

All directors should have to act and all actors should have to direct, so that they can understand all these key things that come into play with whether you can meet your day.