If your goal is to be the biggest movie star in the world, a 10-movie contract is gold. It was never my goal.

The point is that when I see a sunset or a waterfall or something, for a split second it's so great, because for a little bit I'm out of my brain, and it's got nothing to do with me.

I always say that the times in my life when I've been happiest are the times when I've seen, like, a sunset.

I can handle the craziness some of the time, maybe most of the time. But I know I can't handle it all of the time.

I'm reminded of who I am, who I was, and who I'm supposed to be.

The comic book world is so dangerous, you know what I mean? You say one thing and people - they're ravenous - they are very opinionated fans. But they're great fans.

I decided to make 'Captain America' because I realized I wasn't doing the film because it terrified me. You can't make decisions based on fear.

I don't know any form of art or entertainment that can affect people the way movies can. I know it sounds ridiculous, but they can change your world. They can change your views.

I am single and not looking to be in a relationship.

But my happiness in this world - my level of peace - is never going to be dictated by acting.

I can’t believe I was almost too chicken to play Captain America.

You may feel that you have eaten too much...But this pastry is likefeathers - it is like snow. It is in fact good for you, a digestive!

You don't have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it'll go.

Advice to young writers? Always the same advice: learn to trust our own judgment.

I don't know who I am. But I do know who I'm not. I have occasionally tried playing people I'm definitely not, and that wasn't a very pleasant experience.

The truth is I don't regret it. It was the right decision [not run for president] for my family, and the right decision for me.

Big things are accomplished only through the perfection of minor details.

Some things are so unexpected that no one is prepared for them.

I believe in tomorrow and I will be part of it.

I try to only vent when I really need to process something, and let the rest go.

I used to write things out beforehand. But sometimes it backfires