This is real human drama, we're not creating some amusement park ride for the summer. Even though the movie is really exciting to watch, it's got a real pathos behind it.

A lot of times, good improv is when both people, or however many people are in the scene, really have no idea what the next thing you're going to say is.

I was never a very dependable employee for anything. Perfect for the actor's life!

There is something about the water - that solitary kind of peaceful feeling. You're on earth but not quite.

Being unprepared makes me nervous. I'm old-fashioned show folk.

I don't know who I am, to tell you the truth.

I find people attractive for more subtle reasons than just the way they look.

I like people who are able to keep pushing themselves and challenging themselves even after great success.

Acting's all about the confidence you exude, especially on film. I mean, nervousness isn't attractive in anyone, but a film camera will seek it out and punish you.

I love that people can't place me. They don't know my name. That's 'mission accomplished' in my world.

Surprising people is the key to career longevity for someone like me.

Grief loves the hollow

Justice fails because victims used to be too kind and criminals too clever.

Where in the nine hells did you ever find the notion that I would fight fair?”-Drizzt Do'Urden

No matter what tricks you use or what decisions you make, go easy on yourself as someone who's on a never-ending quest for improvement.

I think the one thing for me that's been working is just authenticity.

While writing, writers are living inside a character or characters, and when the book ekes into the world, writers are living inside the reader. That's more than connecting.

Do you know, every time I've seen you you've been like the Grim Reaper of goodwill and cheer. You should find another profession.

I was taught to be Biblical: “Forgive them for they know not what they do.

It's inspiring, I think, for women out there to see I'm a regular person. I am the every woman who's struggled with my weight.

Don't want that, do they?” She throws back her head and shouts, “Whole country in rebellion? Wouldn't want anything like that!