Genius is mainly an affair of energy, and poetry is mainly an affair of genius; therefore a nation whose spirit read more

Genius is mainly an affair of energy, and poetry is mainly an affair of genius; therefore a nation whose spirit is characterized by energy may well be imminent in poetry - and we have Shakespeare.

Poverty is the schoolmaster of character.

Poverty is the schoolmaster of character.

We have money saved up for the trip, so the cost of gasoline is less important than its availability. Our read more

We have money saved up for the trip, so the cost of gasoline is less important than its availability. Our biggest concern is needing to refuel along the way in North Carolina, South Carolina or Georgia, without being able to find any gasoline.

I love to play for audiences that are simply made of people rather than so-called special people.

I love to play for audiences that are simply made of people rather than so-called special people.

It was my first straight dramatic role, and the most adult, intelligent one I have ever played.

It was my first straight dramatic role, and the most adult, intelligent one I have ever played.

But to be frank and I think probably to the relief of many of you, I am withdrawing from the read more

But to be frank and I think probably to the relief of many of you, I am withdrawing from the speaking circuit. It has caught up with me.

Japan has much more aggressive plans to build plants and facilities in North America than any other country. Plus, we read more

Japan has much more aggressive plans to build plants and facilities in North America than any other country. Plus, we already had two Japanese plants here, so we wanted to capitalize on that relationship.

My first year at Salem State, 1998-99, I decided I needed to get used to my surroundings so I didn't read more

My first year at Salem State, 1998-99, I decided I needed to get used to my surroundings so I didn't play basketball.

When I got the script to this movie, The Good Girl, I read it in an hour. The writer, Mike read more

When I got the script to this movie, The Good Girl, I read it in an hour. The writer, Mike White, has an ability to create characters that are so creepy and dysfunctional and human, with this duality that makes people feel empathy for them at the same time. My first thought was 'Was this sent to the right person?' I called my agent. 'Are they sure? Let's say yes before they realize they've sent it to the wrong person!