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.

The Spirit Awards are great too, they'll say anything because they're not televised. Another great drinking night.

I think acting is getting better and better.

I'm a firm believer that character is highly overrated. Character is a trick that we do with the audience's collusion.

Shameless is a rough show, and it’s not for everyone, but it’s also beautiful.

The roughest part is showing up. Once you throw yourself into the scene, it's just great fun to let it all go and not be self-conscious, and stop questioning whether you're sufficient.

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