As a young actor, people were trying to define who I was before I really knew that for myself. But I still remember thinking, 'This is what I love doing, and I hope I'm going to be able to do it forever.'

When you have to cope with a lot of problems, you're either going to sink or you're going to swim.

I look at the Samurai because they were the artists of their time. What I think struck me when I read Bushido is compassion. 'If there's no one there to help, go out and find someone to help.' That hit me, because I try to lead my life like that.

Saddam has committed many crimes against humanity and against his own people.

Whether it's making a film or raising my children, personally I'm striving to do the right things and to learn.