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The trick is to try and justify every word on the page and make sure my character is the man who would say that.

As an actor, you ask yourself what you can do to put yourself in a position where you can play that role.

My favorite roles usually have to do with the story, if it’s a good story I usually enjoy doing the character.

To grasp the full significance of life is the actor’s duty, to interpret it is his problem, and to express it his dedication.

I think if I were to go back on stage I might be in great danger of acting.

Fifteen years before I became a screen actor, I was in the theatre. A lot of my work was comedy, which I loved doing. It’s harder.

I don’t know if it’s a romantic comedy but I’m in the beginning of the first of the season of “The West Wing.” We shot it last year. I don’t know. If anyone asks me to be in one, I’ll jump on it.

I love being physical and acting at the same time.

I guess I work well with others I handle younger actors well.

The actor has to develop his body. The actor has to work on his voice. But the most important thing the actor has to work on is his mind.