By giving up 'the need' and 'the want', things begin to happen for you

Years ago I met Richard Burton in Port Talbot, my home town, and afterwards he passed in his car with his wife, and I thought, 'I want to get out and become like him'. Not because of Wales, because I love Wales, but because I was so limited as a child at school and so bereft and lonely, and I thought becoming an actor would do that.

I think doubt is a very healthy way to live.

Whether it's overeating or it's overworking or over-sex or whatever it is, alcoholism, drug addition, we push ourselves to the brink and then pull back because it's kind of exciting.

Relish everything that's inside of you, the imperfections, the darkness, the richness and light and everything. And that makes for a full life.

I've got no need to prove to myself that I can do Shakespeare. I've done it.

Danger is the spice of life and you’ve got to take a risk now and then…that’s what makes life worthwhile.