I realised one day that men are emotional cripples. We cant express ourselves emotionally, we can only do it with anger and humour. Emotional stability and expression comes from women.

What would I have done if I wasn't an actor? Probably rob banks.

Quantum physics is a bit of a passion of mine. It's extraordinary. There's a branch of mathematics that is based on lunacy, and that's wonderful.

I've played so many historical characters because most horrible dictators are short, fat, middle-aged men.

It's your life, live it your way.

I'm very romantic. I've emptied flower shops.

I started my career by becoming a stalker, watching women in the street, the way they greet each other. I thought if I could capture some of that expression, that depth of emotion, it will make me interesting to watch as an actor.