I know I'm only as good as the material I've got to work with. I'm not an alchemist, not when it comes to writing or production.

I'm making it up as I go along, like everyone else. There probably are some actors who are quite methodical or at least take their time about what particular footholds to find on the rocks next. There are always choices, even when you're not getting seen, for how to spend your time. It's only after 10 years that I got any kind of traction at all.

New York really does know how to welcome you through its gates - if they decide that's what they want to do.

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