I’m not gangly; I’m very coordinated. I do have a bit of a baby face. But I guess that just means I’ll be working longer.

American people are not evil. Given information, they will do the right thing. But they’re not given the information.

Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior.

My philosophy is, don’t take no for an answer and be willing to sacrifice your entire project for freedom.

I learned never to listen to acting teachers because they don’t know what the hell they’re talking about.

You had to know how to fight or you had to know how to avoid a fight. I didn’t enjoy fighting, so I learned how to avoid them.

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I’ve been lucky-my looks haven’t put me into one category. I don’t look like a blue blood. I don’t look like a criminal. I don’t look like anything.

Any time you’re trying to do a movie with a happy ending, it’s very difficult because it’s been done before and you don’t want to be manipulative.

My father described me as the oldest baby he’d ever seen. I apparently was very serious and reflective.

I’m the kind of person who does not remember bad things.

I like Spike Lee a lot. He’s incredibly gifted and I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves as a filmmaker.

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I’ve long ago compromised my eight hours a night.

Considering the fact that I’ve used it in the past, and know what it is, and seen the results of it, I don’t view marijuana as a dangerous drug.

New York is not conductive to theater. New York does not encourage its young. It does not encourage experimentation.

Americans accept that gangsters are running the government.

I mean, what are they scared of? Who’s going to vote for anyone from the Communist Party, for God’s sake?

I’m a huge fan of college basketball, and I take my kids to the Final Four every year. I got lucky this year that my alma mater is in it.

I’ve used drugs that I do consider to be dangerous, drugs that are potentially detrimental to kids and society at large.

Directing is creating a whole. You’re able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.

Susan is just great. I know I’m biased, but she’s a great actress.