What is it about actors? God knows I get bored with actors talking about themselves.

I'm a lot less serious than people think, it's probably because the way my face is put together.

Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world.

I have just returned from the dubbing studio where I spoke into a microphone as Severus Snape for absolutely the last time.

I get stage fright and gremlins in my head saying: 'You're going to forget your lines'.

The audience should feel like voyeurs. Their response is absolutely crucial.

Talent is an accident of genes - and a responsibility.