John Sayles is good. He's like a good thoroughbred owner - he leaves the trainers alone.

I'm a sucker for doing something fun. If somebody wants to pay me to learn how to fly a plane or be a better golfer, that certainly would be a plus - or if it's filming in Tahiti.

I think Joe Jackson is a great American figure. In my opinion, he became a scapegoat.

What I've learned is sometimes it's good not to have all the same actions and have all the same takes. The variety you provide gives the director later on in post-production the ability to construct a more interesting performance as he puts the movie together.

The more I learned about Shoeless Joe, the more I felt he was maligned.