When there is conflict, it's good to step away, even for five minutes, because you could say terrible things that you can't take back, so it's best to walk away.

I met Cindy [Sheehan] near Crawford, Texas. I went out to personally thank her for waiting patiently by the road in front of George and Laura Bush's ranch for an answer from her President as to why and for what her son and others had been sacrificed in the unlawful invasion and occupation of Iraq.

I pursue the things I do because I'm interested in them.

I try to research or make up for myself what happened in any character's life. From when he was born until the first page of the script. I fill in the blanks.

You see people on the street yelling and think they're crazy, but maybe they're just happy and expressing what they feel at all times.

I know I said I wanted to live forever and I would never be bored, but the reality is, it's probably kind of sad to live forever if you're the only one sticking around.

Saying you are a patriot does not make you one; wearing a flag pin does not in itself mean anything at all.