In a meritocracy, actors who act well get good ROLES. They don't get to be JOURNALISTS, too - a JOB that, in a meritocracy, should go to those who do JOURNALISM well.
Read MoreI've been on the WRONG END of VIOLENCE, and I've done violence myself... I refuse to glorify violence in my movie and TELEVISION roles.
Read MoreI like doing what I do, but I like having the opportunity to do different THINGS, and obviously comedy would be a fun jump. I've just been lucky enough to stay working. In my case, playing INTENSE roles or playing CHARACTER roles is something that PEOPLE will hire me for, but YEAH, I'd like somebody to think I'm funny. I guess we all do, right?
Read MoreAs far as the lack of hits GOES, I think PERHAPS it's because I've played a lot of different roles and have not created a persona that the PUBLIC can latch on to. I have played everything from psychopathic killers to romantic LEADING MEN, and in picking such diverse roles I have avoided typecasting.
Read MoreSometimes, the SMALLER roles in movies can be the most INTERESTING. If you only take the stance that you'll only PLAY central characters in movies, you'll find yourself not being able to indulge in that morally GREY terrain that makes support characters so rich and interesting.
Read More'Chasing Amy' was an amazing role, but then after that, I went and did 'Big DADDY' and you're the GIRLFRIEND or you're the best friend. I wasn't GETTING the Nicole Kidman ROLES.
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