Actor

To be honest, sometimes you have to know your rights.

Even before I was working off-Broadway, there were lots of different TV shows that I would actually say 'no' to, and my agents would be like, 'Are you crazy?' but they stuck with me because they know the kind of things that excite me.

I'm a very private guy, so it's an adjustment for me, but a welcomed one, as long as the work remains the focus.

Nothing's out of the realm. I think '24' has always keyed into that.

I'll just put it this way: I've struggled enough as a working actor - and, most of the times, a not working actor - to know that anytime you are working is a blessing.

In 2001, terrorism was fought in a completely different way.

The rules of engagement are totally different when you're on the homefront.

Yes, I do feel a deep responsibility every time, every character, everything that I do.

I grew up singing, and I played on Broadway to thousands of people, you know what I mean?

I like doing things that people wouldn't necessarily think I can do.

If the challenge wasn't there, there's no reason to say 'yes' to the role.

I prefer to do in-person interviews, but it's all a part of the job, and I love talking about these movies so much.

I know that people get cast based on how they look in Hollywood.

It's always weird when it comes to awards and awards season because how can you say that this performance is better than this performance? Art is so subjective.

We work so hard on our craft, and once we get out of Duke Ellington, there are not going to be people looking for technique. I worry about that a lot.

Sometimes, as actors, we feel like we want to hold on and control where a character goes.

There's no wrong choice because, whatever you choose, that's meant for you.

I think, in our darkest moments, you have to find the humor, and you have to find the lightness.

You know how trends go with television. Next year, the networks might not be open to taking risks.

I'm not going to lie to you: I'd prefer not to go to the gym and not to run.