To play Bond, though, and then for the world to perceive you in a certain way, is very different from playing Superman. Bond is not this ideal figure.

As much as everyone says that Superman is good, a lot of other people might say that that's why they find him boring A lot of Batman fans might say that.

I'm a serious geek. I mean I seriously want to own a unicorn when I'm older . . . or a Pegasus . . . yeah Pegasus sounds better.

If you've got nothing else, passion will get you through.

My mother is such an incredibly strong woman. She raised a family of five boys extremely well. She made us all strong, loving, caring people. We all support each other. I'm really thankful to her.

People say, "Age is just a number." A lot of times it's not just a number. It's actually a real and true sign of someone's maturity. But in this case, she's fantastic.

I just loved the coolness of [Sean] Connery's Bond. He just sort of oozes cool.

Everyone doubts themselves. It's just a matter of admitting it or not.

I still don't have any crushes on actresses or models. It's always been one of those things with girlfriends. They say, "Who's on your list?" What do you call it, the Get Out of Jail Free card?

If people like to see me with my shirt off, it's enormously flattering. But that doesn't mean I'm going to take my shirt off all the time.

If there's one thing that we're very good at as humans, it's remembering the bad stuff. For some reason, it's always the pain that gets you.

At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents.

Mediocrity is always in a rush; but whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing with consideration. For genius is nothing more nor less than doing well what anyone can do badly.

In your 50s, time becomes precious and must not be wasted. Every minute is an excellent opportunity for a good nap. Happy 50th birthday!

As a writer, you should have a sticky soul; the act of continually taking things in should be as much a part of you as your hair color.

Nature puts no question and answers none which we mortals ask. She has long ago taken her resolution.

the attempt to control poetry, to subordinate it to extra-poetic ends, constitutes misuse.

Now, I have a Halloween mask I think you might get a kick out of. That's scary.

I love acting. I really do. I think that's maybe the one thing that is known about me.

This is something which I think this country needs... I want universal coverage! I want everyone in Massachusetts and in this country to have insurance. I support universal health care.