I think Romeo and Juliet is uplifting. That's how much a son wishes to avenge his father. That is how much two young people can love each other.

One of the greatest things drama can do, at it's best, is to redefine the words we use every day such as love, home, family, loyalty and envy. Tragedy need not be a downer.

The biggest surprise in a man's life is old age.

I think that you can fall into bad habits with comedy... It's a tightrope to stay true to the character, true to the irony, and allow the irony to happen.

As a singer, I might have fallen among thieves. I wonder if I'd still be alive by now.

The hierarchy of class in London was rigid. It was like a religion. It still is to a certain extent.

But filming is good for you, because the crew isn't allowed to laugh. You can't get addicted to getting the laugh.