I just like a good story. I want the story to be good and I want the character to be different than the last one I played. That's not always possible, but that's what I want.

No one has a name in 'The Road.' Like Cormac McCarthy's novel from which it's adapted, 'The Road' features characters such as the man, the boy, the wife, the old man and the veteran.

The other day, someone called me this generation's Bruce Dern - I'd never thought of that, and frankly, I don't know enough of Bruce Dern's work to comment on it, though he is an incredible actor.

Well, one of my favorite ones to work on - besides just about any scene from 'Deadwood' - was my scene with Brad Pitt in 'Assassination of Jesse James'. That was just a fun day.

I actually started in comedy, but then after 'Deadwood' I started concentrating on the dramas more. But then I just got tired for raping and killing and figured, 'It's time to do another comedy.

Everyone thinks their family is the craziest family in the world. Like, 'My God, my family's crazy!

I have been really lucky in my career, with the diversity of it. I get to play really complex people.

I have such a crush on Shirley Manson. I think she's the coolest thing.

I love a good fight and I think a bad fight can ruin a movie. I really do.

I've always liked stories. I'm always reading, ever since I was a kid. I've always been reading and wanting to be in some other world.

I've long been a fan of Chiwetel Ejiofor. I think he's a great actor. He's my kind of guy. He does what I aspire to do.

No point carrying useless ballast. It won't change a thing.

If it doesn't make sense, it's usually not true.

I believe you are your work. Don't trade the stuff of your life time for nothing more than dollars. That's a rotten bargain

I have ever found it, when I have thought the battle was over and the conquest gained, and so let down my watch, the enemy has risen up and done me the greatest injury.

The measure of progress of civilization is the progress of the people.

Guard your children's free time - from you.

In Him there is no room for non-existence or imperfection

Well, no one treats me like a full-fledged royal, said Lissa, turning back to the dresses. No reason to act like one now. Show me your straps and short-sleeves.

Treat me good, I'll treat you better, treat me bad and I'll treat you worse.

I never learned the secret handshake. That may be one of the reasons I've grown to love English soccer.