We’ve become so glorified in the movie-star system that it’s become this artificial royalty. The truth is that we’re circus clowns.
One of the first signs of being depressed is that you lose interest in things. That’s why I think it is important to stay passionate.
Tattoos to me are the outward symbol of the inward change within my soul.
I do like to move and get physical in my movies.
I try to keep my characters raising more questions than giving answers. I don’t want to leave too much on the table. I want you to have your connection and your secret understanding of the character.
It’s important to keep the eccentric spirit alive, because when that goes, the work will go.
The end of the world is on people’s minds. We have the power to destroy or save ourselves, but the question is what do you do with that responsibility.
Halloween has always been fascinating to me from a very young age. I think any actor would be fascinated by Halloween because it’s one of the only holidays that advocates dressing up in makeup and costumes and transforming oneself.
One of the pluses of getting older is you set some limits.
I think on some level, all of us have a little bit of belief in the possibility of different energies and forces and things like that. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be afraid of them. Or there wouldn’t be so many movies about them.
The fact that ‘Astro Boy’ appealed to me as a boy in America was proof that the story and character transcend cultural stereotypes.
When I act, I hear it like music. In my head, I hear the dialogue like music.
Actors work with their look. I come from the Lon Chaney Sr. school of acting. I’ll wear wigs, I’ll wear nose pieces, I’ll wear green contact lenses in my eyes. I’ll do whatever I need to do to create a character.
It’s amazing marrying someone who wants nothing to do with Hollywood.
I’m not a trained actor. I’m someone who is autodidactic and learned on my own.
When you’re playing supernatural characters, there’s an infinite number of possibilities with a character. And I also think they’re wonderful and entertaining for the whole family. You don’t have a high body count...
I’m not really gadget oriented. I’m not into technology or computers. I’m not good at interfacing with that sort of gear.
I’m very impressed with ‘Drive.’
God bless the popcorn film. Especially movies where you can take the kids, because I remember looking forward to seeing these movies with my parents, and if I can give that back, I’m gonna do it.
I’ve always had a soft spot for comic books.