An inflated sense of self-importance? Absolutely, but I think it comes from Doctor Strange need to control things and that's what happens to all surgeons, I think. There's a huge degree of uncertainty and bafflement.

The more charming person is the person who admits the other person is more charming.

I'm always playing characters with intellects profoundly superior to mine. That's great fun, even though it's as much a fantasy for me as for the people watching me.

A woman who knows that she doesn't have to get all decked out to look good is sexy. A woman who can make you feel smart with her conversation skills is also sexy. I believe the sense of humor is important.

It still makes me giggle that I'm paid to act.

I feel that TV and film feed off each other well. It's more in the perception of the viewer than it is of the actor.

I've realised now that the reality of children is you have to be in the right place with the right person.