Chris [Nolan] comes at this with such a different take on Batman, so I didn't feel that I had to be true to any other actor playing this role. Of course, I read the comic books. His relationships with Lt. Gordon and with Batman, with Gotham City, those really helped me the most.

The day you stop caring what other people think of you is the day your life begins.

A film has its own life and takes its own time.

I've been working for many years and I think I've managed to work with some of the best people in the business, which has been rewarding and an apprenticeship.

Directors, producers can make you look good or make you look bad.

Yeah, I'd like to get the girl and at least make it through the film.

But I guess I like playing flawed guys 'cause it gives a place for the characters to go.