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.

All the great writers root their characters in true human behaviour.

I never read anything in print about me. It started with not reading reviews and with the greatest respect to my publicist here, I never read interviews. I was there when I gave them. I never read reviews. I was there when I did the jobs - so I'm totally immune. I live in a bubble.

I didn't go to drama school because, from the first refusal I then, as I said, a couple of weeks later, was offered a professional job, where I am immensely grateful to the journey.

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

But comedy I'd love to do as much as humanly possible.

If your best friend has stolen your girlfriend, it does become life and death.