Really, most of us just focus on what's in front of us. We're too busy putting out the fires of everyday life.

Money is just something to be circulated.

Life is hard for everyone. That's why there's such a nice reward at the end of it.

I had to bring myself back down to being a normal person again.

I mean, I've been stupid in the past, and I've learned from that.

I think there's a down-to-earthness with Midwesterners and with people from the Midlands - which is where my family is from - in Ireland.

I'm not particularly a career-oriented guy. I'm lucky. I can make really interesting films much of the time with interesting people yet be anonymous, have a private life. But, I'd like to have the choice of the better roles.