Audiences like to be challenged and to be actively involved and try to guess an outcome.

The goal is always just trying to stretch yourself as an actor.

I want to keep everything balanced. That's why it's important not to have too much fanfare.

Really I just want to get on with my job, which is to pretend to be lots of different people. Simple as that.

If one story becomes too hot, then you can't forget it. As an actor, you want to remain fluid.

I can totally understand why people say: 'I'm going to do this T.V. series so that I can buy a flat'. But you've got to see what's of value to you as an actor.

I've played all these extreme guys, but playing an everyman type has its own challenges.