I think film and television are really a director's medium, whereas theatre is the actor's medium.

I don't see a lot of films. I'm quite choosy, but there's certain films that stick out.

Twelve years on sets watching directors, I've taken a bit from everybody and rejected a lot.

I think film and television are really a director's medium, whereas theatre is the actor's medium.

The money is better in films and television. But in terms of acting, theatre is more rewarding.

I love my accent, I thought it was useful in Gone In 60 Seconds because the standard villain is upper class or Cockney. My Northern accent would be an odd clash opposite Nic Cage.

No matter how big a name you are, how many big series you've been in or how good looking you are, in the end, all actors are secondary to the writer.