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.

Every actor has to make terrible films from time to time, but the trick is never to be terrible in them.

I associate heavy metal with fantasy because of the tremendous power that the music delivers.

When I first read Lord of the Rings I wanted to see a film of it. But at that time the technology wasn't there, there was no such thing as CGI.

I've always acknowledged my debt to Hammer. I've always said I'm very grateful to them. They gave me this great opportunity, made me a well-known face all over the world for which I am profoundly grateful.

I love Chicago. It is my new favorite city. It is the perfect place to do any kind of theater.

If I had any deadly secrets, I wouldn't still be alive.