MF: I know that time is running short. On the concept of dreams, and people being able to obtain their dreams—do you think that movies can influence the people who are in the seats to go after their own dreams? What are your thoughts about that?

BBT: I absolutely think they do influence people in that way. I know that as a kid I saw plenty of movies that made me hope and dream for things. I think movies can have a positive influence on people and they can also have a negative influence on people; but at the end of the day you’re still responsible for yourself so you shouldn’t let seeing a movie influence you in a negative way.

MF: Last question, Billy Bob: What dreams, what aspirations are there that Billy Bob Thornton has not yet accomplished?

BBT: You know, I’ve been kind of living my dreams out. I want to continue with the same ones really, just keep creating because I believe if you have any kind of talent you ought to use it. I just want to keep doing that. Most of my dreams for the future now have to do with my kids. I just want to see them grow up and be successful and happy. I’m kind of living dreams through them now.

MF: The last thing I will say, and we can go from there. I really mean it when I tell you that I think that you have used the gifts that God has given you to the full measure. You are extremely talented. To me, one of the things I really appreciate is that the regular person, the guy that is working for the $9, $10, $11 an hour job, doing that working down at the factory, you’re an actor they can relate to and appreciate. I’m just telling you as someone who comes from that kind of dirt, you’re doing a good job. I thank you for that. I just wanted you to know that. I have a ton of other questions but I want to respect your time and I thank you for yours.

BBT: I thank you for saying that, it really means a lot.

MF: You have a great day.

BBT: You too, Mike.

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