Ninety percent of the preparation we do as actors is just jive. It doesn't do anything.

Just learn the whole script before you start shooting. That makes shooting a joy. Even if they rewrite, it's easy.

Directors work 10 times harder than anyone else. Get paid a quarter.

Anyway, I try to be a good guy. I try to tell the truth, but I'm not religious.

It sure is boring to be around people who are in character all the time. I always find it's closer to mental illness than acting excellence.

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 introduced myself to Scorsese and I said, "If you need someone to do craft services, I'm there."