Ethan Hawke’s long career in Hollywood has been a fruitful enterprise; the actor has been a consistent presence onstage and on-screen since his star-making role in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society. He has gone on to write novels, adapt and appear in numerous Broadway productions, and act in enduringly popular movies such as Boyhood, Great Expectations, Reality Bites, and the Before trilogy. His latest project, the six-part CNN Films/HBO Max documentary series The Last Movie Stars, once again finds him in the director’s chair. With Martin Scorsese as executive producer, the project covers the decades-long partnership, both personal and professional, between Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. On the occasion of its release, Hawke shares his key components to the good life. —Ashley Baker
Airline: An airline to heaven that flies straight to eternity.
Airport: I don’t know why, but I really like Albuquerque.
Alibi: “I was deep in prayer.”
Bag: A saddlebag.
Bedtime: Just after sunrise.
Bike: A Citi Bike or a Triumph motorcycle.
Birthday: Poker party after a movie.
Boyfriend/girlfriend: “Cherry” from The Outsiders.
Breakfast, weekday: None.
Breakfast, weekend: Eggs over easy, green juice, Bloody Mary, pancakes, avocado toast, coffee, cinnamon bun, croissant, toast and jam, fresh orange juice, and a small chocolate croissant.
Car: A forest-green ’68 Shelby Cobra.
Child: They don’t need to be perfect.
Cocktail: Michelada.
Cocktail appetizer: Chips and salsa.
