Mickey [Rourke] one time just basically drove off in the picture car that we were driving in. For my amusement. It was either to kidnap me or for my amusement.

Most books and movies that are handed to teenagers are filled with stereotypes.

When romance is done well in a movie, its awesome.

I don't want to play high schoolers anymore. I guess I don't feel that way. I just want to play characters who are really good.

I think as long as I have a creative outlet, I'm happy.

I love James Taylor, Jeff Buckley, Elliott Smith and Nine Inch Nails.

I'm lucky that I got to start acting when I was so young, and people put me in these movies. A lot of people don't get to play these parts because they start a little older.

Jazz is a constant theme in my life. My father is a jazz pianist, and from an early age I have been surrounded by it.

I would not describe myself as an avid jazz fan and I am not a jazz musician myself. However, that is not to say that jazz does not play a vital and important role in my life.

I think music is my favorite thing to do, but I go through periods where I think differently.

I kind of help solve world peace and world hunger. That's just kind of an average day off for me.

When the inner Spirit has Liberation, Inspiration is born!

As soon as she sees me she swings forward and hits a key on her keyboard. The music cuts off instantly. Strangely, the silence that follows seems just as loud.

Thank you very Much, I enjoyed myself

Holy desire can be learned. All prayer is part work and part rest.

I see myself at 7:30 in the morning and it's not too pretty.

Hebrew is this unique thing that you cannot translate to any other language. It has to do with its history.

Never yawn in front of a lady.

I've actually always been fussy about the work I do.

The market and the consumer and idea trump the system.

Those who said I'm not an out-and-out goal-scorer are probably right. I always feel I could score more.