I really admire really good reporters. Obviously not the gossip ones, but it could be quite an interesting profession, depending on what you're investigating.

When you're stressed out or nervous, the logical side of your brain goes out the window and you have no idea what's happening. But, that is a lot of fun. It feels like you are an action hero.

I always like when things [movies] are loosely based on real events. That always makes it more interesting because there's a lot of research you can do.

As soon as an actor has faith in a director, he just goes with it.

Don't feel bad, I'm usually about to die.

To make mistakes or be wrong is human. To admit those mistakes shows you have the ability to learn, and are growing wiser.

Upgrading one's imagination about what is possible is always a leap of faith.

I've recorded 25 or 30 albums. I know that sometimes when you work with producers who are kinda dictators, it doesn't help you make a better record.

How wicked, my brothers, innocent milk must always seem to me now.

The man who attracts luck carries with him the magnet of preparation.

You know I want to be a director, but you could never truly see the movies in my head and that, Ed, is why we broke up.

The reason some men fear older women is they fear their own mortality.

Basically, every character I've ever played, I've based entirely on internal conflict. And I love doing that, because I think it's very human.

A good hurdler has to be completely familiar with everything that goes on so if something happens he can automatically make an adjustment.