I'm in the middle of just trying to impress my nieces, who think I work for the bus company because they saw a picture of me on a bus. I did an independent movie with Mark Pellington (I Melt with You), and then tried to impress my nieces again, by starring opposite Miley Cyrus (in So Undercover). So, basically I'm just trying to get some respect from my family.

It sounds clichéd, but I think the greatest lesson is to not take things personally.

I think people are gravitating towards these period dramas because I think they're looking for a simpler time.

The Dalai Lama was once asked for his favorite chant, and he said it was better not to have a favorite anything, which I think is a great thought.

I don't know if there's a lot of patience anymore. I think that could serve a lot of people.