You have to do whatever you can to limit the things that could make you feel insecure.

Here are the good things about independent films: They do the more interesting, chancy scripts. They're run by love.

I'll tell you this about the Oscars - they're real.

I really love hanging out on the set, and I love the life, and all of that. But I don't think I could stick with this profession if it weren't for those 15 minutes a day when I get to act. That's the part I love. For some strange reason, it's the time that I'm the least self-conscious in my whole life.

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

Actors are embracing a new aesthetic, which is leaning more toward truthful and simple and direct, as opposed to what we would normally call sitcom acting.

You should know the lines, be prepared, get sleep, and have the script analyzed so you're ready to rock and roll.