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As actors, you like to think about the luxury of having choices in your career, but for the most part you kind of take whatever comes your way and hope that you carved out something that you're proud of in the end.

We want the best actor, and that's why Matt Damon worked so well in this role, because he's a great actor.

As an actor, you've got to have faith in the director's vision, that the director has a vision for this that is greater than the critics say.

I think all actors have a similar deal. You want some people who understand. Although it looks great - and is great - there are also shoddy moments when you feel really rotten, and when it's going well, you're not allowed to complain.

A lot of actors think they can't be happy without the acting... But I think I couldn't be happy with it anymore.

The best actors instinctively feel out what the other actors need, and they just accommodate it.

Some actors give you what you want. Some you have to make do what you want.

Basically, the actor's job is to pay attention to the script.

You need the actors to feel as much ownership of the performance and the direction of the story as you do to get the most out of everyone's potential. Part of it is just making sure we all have the same vision.

It takes a good actor to sound excited every time.