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A lot of actors think that what we do is so important, like we're saving people's lives or something.

Actors are inherently self-centered.

I know an awful lot of Hollywood people, who are so self-important, I can't understand it.

Actors are observers. They're trying to have an understanding of human sensibility. And how do you have that accurate observation if you regard yourself as someone of great importance? When you're the one constantly being observed, because they view you as a celebrity? It's all wrong.

Actors should never be important. Only directors should have power and place.

Some of the best actors think they're terrible; that's what keeps you connected to a vulnerability that makes it possible for people to empathize with you.

People are affected by what they see, hear. This is what matters to me the most because then our job as actors is justified.

Actors are people who are doing a job they want to do, which isn't the case for many of the people who watch what we do.

The big thing for actors is the level of commitment.

People are really emotionally affected by actors. And it's hard to know how to behave in a way that doesn't impose or withdraw. Because everybody wants your attention.