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.

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

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

The emotions will take care of themselves. You don't have to prod them along. As a matter of fact, you get in trouble when you prod them along.

I don't watch rushes. My whole thing is to try to stay in the moment with the other actor, and to let it all hang. I'm not sure I'm right on that, though.

A good director is very well prepared, and knows exactly how he's going to cut the film, so the shooting is as efficient as possible.

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