Racing On A Full Tank Of Diesel

DIESEL: Ah, you do have to ask, right? And I have to say: any other questions? [laughs]

We did it in Las Vegas, probably a bad place to do a 6 a.m. class of any kind. At 5:35 in the morning, I was still rolling the dice.

Nine years. Great way to keep your days free [for auditions].

I enjoy those larger-than-life characters. But I’m an actor first. And then the physique comes into play. You know, Marlon Brando was accused of having a dominating physical presence when he began.

Oh, absolutely. Most people’s first impression is that I’m, let’s say, a guy with a limited appreciation for the true craft.

I have to change it now. Just recently. I’m looking forward to picking better names. Socrates. Albert Camus–and I’ll pronounce it “kay-muss” just to throw people off. My head looks a little like Frankenberry, so maybe I’ll use that.