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If you meet someone on the street that likes something that you did or likes the way you brought this character to life, that's really rewarding. That's really cool.

It's always appealing to play a character that has to overcome himself as well as an obstacle. It makes the drama so much deeper.

Well, when you're playing a role, you have to think, 'What is ultimately motivating the character?'

I feel there's something about becoming a character that helps people understand themselves.

I'll play a happy character, but most characters are driven by a pain or a fear. They are driven by something deep down, and most people are like that in the sense. And so, that's what interests me.

I sometimes find that playing the bad guy, or villains, or psychopaths tend to be much more psychologically rewarding. And you can really push it, you can push the limits, and get away with it.

You have to find ways to relate to the characters you get to play. Put it in terms and in a context that speaks to you.

You live vicariously through your characters.

I always try to find something I admire about every character I play.

But to be part of helping create a character and be a part of something from the beginning - the excitement of it - it doesn't get any better.