If you judge the character, you cant play it.

Talent is an accident of genes - and a responsibility.

Every so often you read a play and a character just speaks to you - almost seems to speak through you, in fact.

Originally, theater was my life. It was what I assumed I'd spend my working life doing - if I was lucky. Then along came movies.

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.

When I get off the plane in England I always feel about two inches shorter.

Why don't I like you?" "Because you think I'm an asshole, and I'm not really, I'm just British and, well, you're not.