The only way to be an actor is to find ways to work as an actor, even if that means doing a one-man show by a river.

I was the classic middle child in some ways, the one who could have been a priest in an alternate universe.

I like to disappear into a role. I equate the success of it with a feeling of being chemically changed.

Ive just tried to keep my eyes open, tried to read everything you can, and tried to see whether I see myself within it. If I do, then I can get excited about it.

When I first had my eyebrows waxed, I was pretty disturbed.

All roads lead home in the end. You've got to keep that in mind always - in your work and in your life.

It's a strange thing, but you get this click in your brain; the wonderful feeling that the entirety of a character is suddenly available and accessible to you.

I started working as an actor, semi-professionally, when I was 16, and got my first professional gig at 19. I guess I've kind of worked pretty consistently since then.

Ive always liked the idea of being a father. And Ive always romanticised it, because I lost my father when I was young. In a way, all of the complications that come with my career are about that.

David Mamet was great to work with. He was everything that I thought he would be as a director. He's incredibly articulate, an easy collaborator. Extraordinarily knowledgeable about film and writing.

I enjoy doing everything, comedy and drama. I just look for the characters really and what they offer.

My memories always clutch my brain to understand the past

If you wanted to play with fire, milady, you could have simply asked me for a kiss or three.

Everybody jokes about that old story about the world only needing five computers, but when you think about it, that's where we're heading.

It's probably good for your body and brain to get moving occasionally.

I don't have any hidden talents but if you dare me to do something I'll go after it big time.

No matter where you are in the world the moon is never bigger than your thumb.

I think, in this strange world of beautiful things, there may be some humanity after all.

I know that I am absolutely blessed beyond belief!

All around me is cowardice and deceit.

It is not enough to have ideals. We must translate them into action. We must clear our own little corner of creation.