I've done a lot of films that have become iconic, not necessarily because of me.

What's really important for me is, as an old man, I'm known by my own generation and the next generation know me, too.

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.

Acting is like a snowstorm or perhaps a large empty vacuum. I`m not deluded by the fact that I'm getting all these offers for work, I'm very happy about it, but I know also that there is the other side and who knows, next year, they may not offer me anything. You never know.

Peter Jackson's instincts are extraordinary, as is his stamina.

There are many vampires in the world today - you only have to think of the film business.

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