I just loved playing a man who was unafraid of making an idiot of himself in the process of falling in love. I found that admirable.

There have not been any troughs as regards my work. There's never been a trough of my assurance.

I think I'm more bonded, emotionally and in a craft sense, to films that tell extraordinary stories about extraordinary destinies.

There's so much crap talked about acting.

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

I think that most actors attempt to keep in touch with the child.

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