I had to audition for the part of Jnior, and I wanted the role terribly because I knew it was a great character. This guy is a wonderful, funny, mean old guy.
The greatest legacy is that which benefits the widest number of people for the longest period without limit to value. No one but the Prophet Muhammad was given that role as the seal of God's message.
In terms of having views and being prepared to express them, yes, I think New Zealand's had a leadership role in a lot of things.
It's the same as any role and I find that you can't lump characters together; because they all have different life experiences, different reasons for being the way they are.
I don't want a Hollywood career. It's wonderful to have the possibility in your life just to win a role in a Clint Eastwood film, and you are the happiest person in the world.
I have no acting technique I act instinctively. That's why I can't play any role that isn't based on something in my life.
My acting career began on the streets of New York. When I was a cop, I played many impressive roles, from derelict to a doctor, and my life often depended on my performance.
Girls see these defined roles they're supposed to follow in life, but when I was a young child, my parents told me I could be anything.
'Shameless' was such a weird time in my life because I never really experienced any kind of role that put me that much in the spotlight before.
I never fit in. I am a true alternative. And I love being the outcast. That's my role in life, to be an outcast.
I've never really played everyday people. I've played realist roles, but not mere daily life. There was always something incredible happening to my characters.
I would love to be able to play some characters on television that are similar to some of the indie film roles I've done, that have been so close to my heart.
I love saying dialogue and creating a full character more than just being physical. But I always end up doing physical stuff in my roles.
My role as king will be much like my mum's as queen, so long as I remain in tune with the people.
The girl-next-door image is a sort of joke; for years, I couldn't get any roles other than as somebody dark.
Hitler's economic revolution in Germany had reduced financial considerations to a point where they played no role in economic or political decisions.
What if Woody Allen called me and said, I'm working on this movie and there's a really divine role for you. We want exactly you! It would be such a fantasy. Forget it! My idol, Woody Allen!
You can tell when someone is putting on a role. If someone really believes in what they're saying, it's quite hard to find cracks.
You could say I'm a character actress. Or maybe a character actress who does peculiar, interesting lead roles.
I wish I could speak Spanish, because it would be a lot easier to play more interesting roles.
We actors always say how difficult and physically demanding a role was. But give me a break, it's only a movie.
