I think there should be laughs in everything. Sometimes, it's a slammed door, a pie in the face or just a recognition of our frailties.

So you can't judge the character you're playing ever.

I always feel that when I come to Edinburgh, in many ways I am coming home.

Any actor who judges his character is a fool - for every role you play you've got to absorb that character's motives and justifications.

Mellow doesn't describe me. I'm hungry every day.

My idea of a real treat is Magic Mountain without standing in line.

Acting touches nerves you have absolutely no control over.