Because I grew up in so many different places, I was used to rumors [about me]. You know, I didn`t have the right shoes, I didn`t have the right clothes. I even had the wrong accent.
I was 18 when I saw Akira Kurosawa`s Shichinin no samurai (1954). After about 30 seconds, I realized that this was not just a cultural thing, it was universal. Years later, I read Bushido. It talked about many things that I strive for in my own life: loya...
I don`t really keep counsel with others. I`m the kind of person who will think about something, and if I know it`s right I`m not going to ask anybody. I don`t go, "Boy, what do you think about this?" I`ve made every decision for myself - in my career, in ...
The thing about filmmaking is I give it everything, that`s why I work so hard. I always tell young actors to take charge. It`s not that hard. Sign your own checks, be responsible.