I'm basically nocturnal.

I had studied the violin to a certain amount of success. At some point, I realized that I didn't really like the violin. I was only doing it because I could, and I was good at it, and everyone was encouraging me. But I didn't have a great love for it.

I have a hard time watching films and not thinking how I would play any part, whether it's a man or a woman.

I used to say that I didn't want anything to do with e-mail. It seemed really impersonal, complicated and weird. I had no idea what an amazing way it is to reach people.

Maybe there are logical reasons for a gay person not to have a great relationship with their parents - not because there's a parent who made him gay, but just because it may be difficult to understand everything.

Television shows and movies that are all white, I can't watch them. They totally alienate me.

I remain on 'SVU' because it is an incredible opportunity.

In television, a sitcom is probably the closest thing to what it's like working in the theater.

Playing the priest on 'Oz' was a fantastic experience. I was very lucky.

Having done 'M. Butterfly,' I'm conscious of the choices women make with their clothes and makeup on screen.