I think I had only been working nine months when I got 'Star Trek,' and it was huge. It was very overwhelming. So that opened my eyes a bit at an early age, kind of how not be frightened when walking into a responsibility of something like that.
The Oscar nomination made me a recognizable name to other actors and people in general.
I think there is an element of nihilism about, but I don't think most artists feel their work is meaningless.