Critics can be your most important friend. I don't read criticism of my stuff only because when it's bad, it's rough-and when it's good, it's not good enough.

Quote by Kevin Bacon

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There are two types of actors: those who say they want to be famous and...

There are two types of actors: those who say they want to be famous and...

I'd always tried not to worry about the size of the role or the size...

I'd always tried not to worry about the size of the role or the size...

The business that people do in LA on the social level is amazing. You go...

The business that people do in LA on the social level is amazing. You go...

I'd really like to get the girl, shoot the gun, drive the car, have fun....

I'd really like to get the girl, shoot the gun, drive the car, have fun....

Gary Oldman is impossible to steal a movie from. He's such a great actor, he's...

Gary Oldman is impossible to steal a movie from. He's such a great actor, he's...

I don't have to do the lead. If I dig a part, I'll do it.

I don't have to do the lead. If I dig a part, I'll do it.

I like directing. It takes a lot out of you, but I'd like to do...

I like directing. It takes a lot out of you, but I'd like to do...

There are some actor secrets you keep sometimes, and you want to keep.

There are some actor secrets you keep sometimes, and you want to keep.

I do struggle with how much and in which way, as an artist or celebrity,...

I do struggle with how much and in which way, as an artist or celebrity,...

I don't want to stop acting, but acting in some ways is a young man's...

I don't want to stop acting, but acting in some ways is a young man's...

I have a natural swagger.

I have a natural swagger.

I do better on the first three takes; I won't be better at 20 takes.

I do better on the first three takes; I won't be better at 20 takes.

I think we all have a lot of darkness in our bellies. As an actor,...

I think we all have a lot of darkness in our bellies. As an actor,...

I'm always happier and a better actor when I can really lose myself in a...

I'm always happier and a better actor when I can really lose myself in a...

I've made three studio albums and one live one with my brother. It's melodic singer-songwriter...

I've made three studio albums and one live one with my brother. It's melodic singer-songwriter...

I don't read my own reviews and I haven't for probably 15 years. I read...

I don't read my own reviews and I haven't for probably 15 years. I read...

I always wanted, and still aspire, to be something more than just one thing, just...

I always wanted, and still aspire, to be something more than just one thing, just...

I'd love to be a pop idol. Of course, my groupies are now between 40...

I'd love to be a pop idol. Of course, my groupies are now between 40...

There are people who tell you to shut up because you're just a celebrity, but...

There are people who tell you to shut up because you're just a celebrity, but...

I just let the work speak for itself. An actor is not afraid to take...

I just let the work speak for itself. An actor is not afraid to take...