I've always felt that, no matter where you go, people are just people.

As an actor, early on, you learn that the audience is never wrong. And if you think they are wrong, you need to find a different way to make a living. Collectively the audience is smarter than you will ever, ever be.

I love metaphor the way some people love junk food.

Many times, I like to read the script before I even know who they want me to play, so I can read it and really enjoy it as an audience member. I think that's given me the ability to ferret out the really special scripts from all the rest.

I feel like a lot of the young actors that are just coming up are really good. I think directors are directing better.

Making a mistake means overshooting a scene, shooting too many takes, for instance. Long after you've got it, you just keep shooting.

Ultimately, a more experienced director realizes that you've got to stop sometime and just move on. They're braver about that.