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Whether it's t-shirt and jeans or full monster suit, I'm still an actor underneath it all, and a good director is going to know that.

In the beginning, when you're acting in amateur theater and off-Broadway, it was unheard of that anyone else would get your costume. And it was important to get a good costume. You put time into that.

People like to stir up the fashion vs. costume world, and I think what they mean by 'too costumey' is that it's too much, or not real enough for everyday wear. You couldn't say that about John Galliano's shows, right? I mean, they're awesome, and they're total costume.

Costume is a massive thing. I think costume makes you stand differently.

I didn't really play dress up when I was a kid, and I'm really T-shirt and jeans-y.

As a kid, I remember wearing a checkered suit and appearing on-stage in the routines worked out by the 'baggy pants' comedians.

Actors have an unusual perspective on clothing. You've really got to know the impact of what you're wearing on the character you're playing.

The reason I put make-up on or wear the costume is to try and find my own style. It's like my guitar style - I'm just trying to be an original artist.

I've always been a bit dressed up, even on casual days. I suppose that's the performer in me.

Costume is a huge part of getting into character. Your body soaks in what you're wearing, and you turn into someone else.