I don't ever feel like I've had a moment where I am like, "There it is; perfect and holy in all ways."

I started working as an actor, semi-professionally, when I was 16, and got my first professional gig at 19. I guess I've kind of worked pretty consistently since then.

I fell in love with film. I didn't start out to be a film actor. I wanted to be a theater actor.

I was already devouring literature and I was the ripe old age of 15 when I decided to be an actor. I just thought plays were the most fantastic way of expressing life. I thought I'd discovered Shakespeare - 'hey, there's a new guy in town, don't know if anyone's read him.' I was just excited about the whole thing, from day one.

In England, theres no acknowledgement the invention of slavery came from Britain.

There's always something ridiculous happening on the set, especially when people get tired because of the long days.

I enjoy doing everything, comedy and drama. I just look for the characters really and what they offer.