Kevin Kline is every inch the professional. Unlike many other Hollywood notables he arrived on the dot for the press conference to promote "De-Lovely." He answered each question with succinct sincerity and was dressed in an immaculate suit very much like the ones he wore as Cole Porter (designed by Giorgio Armani).
His opening remarks were to offer condolences to the victims of the Niigata earthquake but after that, he was adept at making his audience laugh.
He certainly knew what sort of sound bites pleased the Japanese media. When asked how he liked this first visit to Tokyo: "I've always wanted to come. My wife Phoebe Cates used to work here as a model when she was very young and I had heard some wonderful stories from her. In fact, I think she worked quite near here (Roppongi Hills). She'll be so thrilled to hear about this."