I've always wanted to be a fighter pilot. But I don't want to kill people. I'd hate to.

If you try to bring 'teen drama,' you end up doing nothing but pouting.

Kindness and a generous spirit go a long way. And a sense of humor. It's like medicine - very healing.

It's a mistake to dwell too much on the consequences of a piece of work that you're making.

My name has opened doors and slammed doors shut.

I think I was about 16 when I first figured I wanted to be an actor. I wanted to be a fighter pilot before that, but then I thought I don't want to kill people so that ruled that out.

People say 'follow in the footsteps' but I always find that a strange expression because what you want to do is forge your own path, so to speak.

I think it's quite good to have an amount of unavailability.

I like to think that at the end of a show, you can just take your costume off and go to the pub.

I don't think I've got enough energy to be competitive! Most of my energy is just devoted to me being nervous and trying to deal with the situation.

The only person I can amaze is me.

Hide not your talents, they for use were made, What's a sundial in the shade?

Speech is the index of the mind.

A band is a good way to break up a friendship.

But I have always been ready to serve my country.

Let us recognize the beauty and power of true enthusiasm; and whatever we may do to enlighten ourselves and others, guard against checking or chilling a single earnest sentiment.

If you are a genius, you'll make your own rules, but if not - and the odds are against it - go to your desk no matter what your mood, face the icy challenge of the paper - write.

Our strategy was to give Judge Hoffman a heart attack. We gave the court system a heart attack, which is even better.

I've done a lot of video games and stuff, and I'm getting better and better at it. I don't have a prejudice about it being a different medium.

I'm a slave to my imagination in terms of making narrative films.

I was never a fan of Barack Obama's bipartisanship routine.