Michael pitt

There are directors who, their direction is high, but then when you challenge it, it crumbles. They can't back up what they're asking.

When actors give their input, it can be very ego-driven, and directors are scared of that.

I'm not prejudiced about what type of movies I'm in, what form they take or whether they're studio or independent. I just want to make films that are going to be good. The main reason is not to make...

I think Van Sant is the most important American director we have. He takes the most risks. He's just pure to me.

I don't get to see a lot of films, so I want to watch films I learn from.

'Dawson's Creek' was my introduction to the industry. It put some money in my pocket and it put me in the position I wanted to be in, where I could audition for projects that I wanted to be a part of....

It sounds cliche, but success is your friends, your family, what you do, and if you're happy when you wake up.

People don't want to be plagued by not knowing-they want answers.

Personally, I'm very classic. If I'm going to wear a suit, it's going to be classic, black, and fit very well. There's nothing like it.

Acting is really scary, but it's also challenging, fun, hard work. There's always an element of improvisation with every actor, even when something is really scripted.