When I research a role it does get a little crazy and maybe even a little stupid.
I always wondered if there was a purpose to the universe, if there was a plan, if there was some sort of organizing factor, hopefully that I played a role in.
Schooling after the second grade plays only a minor role in creating or reducing gaps.
I have always viewed my role as a sort of ambassador or bridge between groups to help provide a dialog.
Government does not create wealth. The major role for the government is to create an environment where people take risks to expand the job rate in the United States.
I think each role takes a little from you and circles around you for the rest of your life. I don't think you ever abandon any of them.
Today's global landscape is increasingly interconnected. China and the Middle East play critical roles towards international peace and security.
As an actor I think sometimes producers need a little bit of encouragement to see you in a particular role, they may not have as much imagination as you would expect.
When you are cast for a role, it's because of everything that makes you who you are in that moment in time. No one else has that. That's a unique, powerful thing to hold.
My role 14 years ago in Richard III - that was the first time I played a bad guy and learned a lot about it - they have all the fun!
For a long time I did not want to do television because I did not want to get stuck playing the same person. I wanted the ongoing challenge of a variety of roles.
I have a hard enough time speaking for myself - I don't pretend I can be a spokesman for anybody. I have no interest in playing that role.
I made a few records here and there by default, but I wasn't ever comfortable in that role. I wasn't comfortable on stage. We'll see how it goes this time.
I'm inspired every time I see a role I'd like to play, an actor turn in a well crafted performance, a story I'd like to tell, direct or produce.
Fiction has a unique role in conveying Truth. In fact, only fiction that is Truth with a capital T is worthwhile.
[taking role] Old Guard: Copeland. Copeland: [snappishly] What? Old Guard: Copeland, you be nice now.
I don't want to be in a position where I'm playing roles I'm comfortable with and making money, but doing it without feeling like I'm growing.
I can't really connect with things unless they are spiritual in nature, so I have to make acting spiritual for myself, and each role a spiritual journey for me.
Over the centuries, religion has become institutionalized, and in the process encrusted with elaborate hierarchies, top-heavy bureaucracies, highly specialized roles and reflexive routines.
I think that we are at a point in our country where we're trying to decide what role should religion play in the political arena.
Look, none of the artists who I admire or respect have ever shied away from a role because it might make them unpopular with somebody.
