The minute I started being recognised, I became much more discreet.

I think I'm actually more vulnerable than people imagine.

You can't escape from what you are.

When you see violence in movies in general, it's very quick and painless, which isn't what it's like.

I did direct two short movies. I learned many things, and one of the things I learned was that I am not a director. It has to be visceral, and it's not for me. I feel much more comfortable acting.

Cronenberg's a lot of fun, and that a lot of people don't know watching his movies. He doesn't take himself seriously. He's still reinventing himself.

They say the day you lose your parents, you start to look like them.