In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine Johnny Depp admitted his difficulties in connecting with other people. Depp said:

Covering myself up in makeup, it's easier to look at someone else. It's easier to look at someone else's face than your own. I think for everyone. You wake up in the morning, and you brush your teeth, and you're like, "Ugh, that [idiot] again. You're still here? What do you want?" Hiding: I think it's important. It's important for your—for what's ever left of your sanity, I guess.