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" Actors don't generally go asking other actors for advice too much, but I'll take suggestions wherever I can. "

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" Of course, if you're gonna make movies, you gotta make movies, and I'm not gonna say no to a good role. "

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" When I was twenty-two it was a lot harder to get hurt by women. It was easier for me to, you know, cheat on a girlfriend. I can't lie like that anymore. "

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" Directing myself definitely made me a better actor. And, you know, I think actors have the best track record when they turn to directing. Writers, too. I knew how to direct actors because I've been there and I know what I like. "

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" Fame is part of me and my life as an actor. I enjoy the creative aspects of my life as an actor. I enjoy directing and acting as well. But the bottom line for me is not prestige and power. It's about having an exciting, creative life. "

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