Paul Dano

It's hard to talk about acting because I don't think it's quite as explicit as a lot of people might think. And that's probably the best thing about it.

I don't really know what kind of actor I am.

Nobody is a perfect actor.

Certainly, being on stage is a rush.

People have asked me about playing outsiders. I don't consider myself an outsider. Maybe that's why I'm interested in that. I'm not really sure.

As an actor, the toughest thing is being subject to circumstance. Meaning: What scripts are out there that are available?

I like characters that make me feel challenged and sort of inspired.

I mean, to feel in good hands as an actor... it's the best feeling.

Sometimes we fall in love with the idea of a person and have trouble seeing the real thing.

I love Brooklyn; it's a part of who you are.

I love Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath and Guns N' Roses and AC/DC.

I love filming in New York. I love New York movies, too. I just like it when people can take New York and make it their own, because there are so many different New Yorks.