Mark Twain created a new type of literature and not a lot of people can say that. Not a lot of people can say they're absolutely original and completely self-made.

I think part of my reputation has to do with the difficult roles I've played. Actors do tend to get identified with their characters.

Give me the compliments. I love compliments. I was born modest, but it wore off.

I'm very wary of news on television.

I have never taken my career seriously. My only ambition was to grow as an actor.

You just don't understand humility until you have children and get divorced.

That's the joy of art - it should be dangerous and challenging but it's just art - it's safe.