My favorite way of learning for acting has been doing it, not talking about it.

I think there's been a tendency to place me in what has been characterised as the 'moral centre' of the film. In films like 'The Ice Storm' and 'The Crucible' and 'Nixon,' that's the sort of the persona that emerged.

I think I knew acting was what I wanted to do. But I was from this small town and there was no place for an adult to recognise it.

I don't have a political bone in my body.

My mother's brother, my uncle, was an actor, quite well known in the West End. He used to come over to our house, and he and I would put on performances for my family. From that, this love of performing and acting grew.

I either had to concentrate on fighting, or I had to help my family. I chose my family. I love my mom; I love my family.

I truly feel the best doctors are ones who are criticized by nurses, patients and family. They do not make excuses and learn from their mistakes.

My first job was four words in 'Family Matters.' It was huge!