Some people can handle fame, some can't.

If youre serious about what youre doing, youve got to keep your head and follow your instinct. Maybe you wont reach the same dizzy heights as others, but you will get something back.

I've never taken myself too seriously, I'm not into that.

I really wouldn't want to live in America. I found New York claustrophobic and dirty. I missed England when I was there, simple things like smells and the British sense of humor.

The whole point of being an actor is to get satisfaction out of a role -- unless you're just vain about celebrity. You're always looking for the one thing that will surprise you.

I'm a pretty happy person, to be honest with you.

I don't want to talk about the specifics of other people's performances compared with my own. I'd never do that.

I consider myself really lucky and I always have done. My approach is that if I know I'm relaxed and happy, then I will do my best work.

I like to play different types roles, but I'd like to do a comedy next.

Being part of 'Natural Nylon' is a great way to have an influence on the films that get out there. I love films and it gives me an input.

When you're playing a character, you don't really want to have an opinion about where you're going to end up. Otherwise, you can't really stay in the moment and in your character.

Art never comes from happiness

His sins seemed to be so few that he was alarmed and groped anxiously for more, knowing he could not be without guilt.

Do not wait for leaders do it alone person to person.

Being alone is scary, but not as scary as feeling alone in a relationship.

Me and crazy Janey were making love in the dirt singing our birthday songs.

I am convinced that the women of the world, united without any regard for national or racial dimensions, can become a most powerful force for international peace and brotherhood.

Reality is based on perception

Hope but not enthusiasm is the proper state for the writer.

Remember, I am neither a bear nor a bull, I am an agnostic opportunist. I want to make money short- and long-term. I want to find good situations and exploit them.

As a kid, when you're in a film with somebody, you look up to them, you know?