Well, obviously, as soon as I'd finished the script I read a lot of books on Winston Churchill, and started to gain weight and really prepare emotionally, mentally and physically for the role.

I operate better with education and awareness, like I think all of us do.

Jail was a result of me not taking time for myself. So I was forced to take some time for myself.

I was a shy, quiet kid. I was happiest playing by myself with my toys, rather than hanging around people.

After I did Untamed Heart I wanted to do a film that was outrageous. I really wanted to do, you know, a performance. I don't want to allow my image to rule the choices that I make.

Art does imitate life, it has to come from somewhere. To put boundaries and limitations on it doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

I was always such an incredible fan of John Woo, I just wanted to do this film with him.