When I was at school, I was in choirs more than anything else, from a very young age, about 9 years old. And then I started taking drum lessons.

Jeff Bridges is one of my favorite actors in the history of ever.

Never agree to say or do anything that isn't you.

I would like to work with whoever would like to have me.

I'd rather be shot than be seen falling out of some trendy club.

We live in a youth-obsessed, aesthetically obsessed culture. That is no more evident than in the film industry.

I want to take advantage of any popularity I have.

I'm not really an animal person.

I'm probably a little too uninhibited.

I want to play characters that are interesting to watch.

I can't run. I start getting twinges. If I were filmed running, it would be awful.

Executing the solution means gaining customer commitment and delivering on your promises

Anyone can run 20 miles. It's the next six that count.

Researchers who studied a thousand Dutch vacationers concluded that by far the greatest amount of happiness extracted from the vacation is derived from the anticipation period.

You should always own a black dress because no one ever remembers a black dress.

The Loire Valley is grossly underestimated. The prices are fair, and the wines are real.

Becoming a politician is the only step down I could take from being a journalist.

What would become of all historical biography if it was written only with consideration for other peoples' feelings?

I decided upon the thought that I can only find myself once I can admit to myself and approve that both sides are sides of myself.

Philosophy... is the creative perception by the spirit of the meaning of human existence.

[Jack Reacher] is the longest I'd ever shot anything - and let's be clear, this is my first studio feature film - so there was a huge learning curve.