Physical expression was my first language: Before I was an actor, I was a dancer, an acrobat, a mime and a street performer.
I loved B.I.G., but not like I liked Tupac, because he was an actor, so I related to him.
When you have another actor as your boss, they understand how to communicate easier sometimes than just a writer.
As an actor, you don't want to be typecast, because Hollywood is so quick to put you in things that you've succeeded in before.
During my childhood, I was surrounded by actors, and all I remember is they were fun to be around. That kind of sticks.
If you catch me saying 'I am a serious actor', I beg you to slap me.
It's incredibly moving to hear some of our greatest actors performing Shakespeare.
The frustrating part of being a movie actor is waiting in your trailer to do two takes of a scene you've prepared for two months.
Actors are excused from a lot of things, and we get away with a lot... I find it equally interesting and exciting as it is disgusting and bizarre.
To me, 'Warrior' was a real turning point - probably one of the greatest experiences I've ever had as an actor on set.
Directing, editing, and everything about filmmaking has definitely changed me as an actor.
Too many actors have run for office. There's one difference between me and them: I know I'm not qualified.
The only reason I'm an actor is that a lady pulled out of a parking space in front of a producer's office.
I'm a huge fan of John Malkovich and Josh Brolin, and Michael Shannon has got to be one of my favorite actors.
As an actor, I think a mistake that any storyteller can make is to play the ending.
For me and for I'm sure any actor, each role is a different challenge to prepare for in a different way.
It's been about ten years since I've worked with actors who knew their lines!
I am not an 'instant' actor... to really do anything, I've got to try it five or six or a dozen times.
I think most actors will tell you the same thing; when you're not working you put 100 percent into every audition.
I'm a grinding actor. That's how I've always viewed myself. You go from one job to the next.
They will take a role that scares them over a role that doesn't. That's another thing I like about actors.
