The saddest country I went to was Romania, years ago, during Ceausescu's rule.

We don't always get the kind of work we want, but we always have a choice of whether to do it with good grace or not.

My favourite country is Finland because once you get to a certain point, you can drive for hours without seeing a single person. I love peace and quiet - something I don't get very often.

The thing I have always tried to do is surprise people, to present them with something they didn't expect.

The secret to a long marriage in the film industry? Marry someone wonderful, as I did. And always have her come along on location.

Once asked if he felt wearied by the constant onslaught of autograph seekers, actor Gregory Peck replied that he would be more worried when they stopped asking.

I think acting is a mixture of instinct, imagination and inventiveness. All you can learn as an actor is basic technique.