To be honest, I don't really care about any pope. It's not something I think about much, to be quite honest with you.

The best thing an actor can be is flexible, because all directors are different and all actors are different.

You know, real life doesn't just suddenly resolve itself. You have to keep working at it. Democracy, marriage, friendship. You can't just say she's my best friend. That's not a given, it's a process.

I really enjoyed working with New Zealanders as crew members, as teammates. They're great, and it's a beautiful country. It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever been, and I've traveled quite a bit.

With few exceptions, one ought always do what one is afraid of.

Every year I hear people complain that the quality of screenplays and movies is declining. In my opinion, the vast majority of scripts written - as well as most movies that are released - are not very original, well-written, or interesting. It has always been that way, and I think it always will be.

You can't really go back to where you came from. I don't think any of us can.