I really feel actors should try and do as much diverse work as possible to try and keep it interesting.

I don't care if people perceive me as always selling out because I'm doing a studio picture. For me, the whole thing is you should be diverse in your choices; that's the beauty of being an actor, you should be able to do that.

Having started out in theatre, I feel an impulse to do it as much as I can

I don't know if anyone will ever sit beside me on a plane again.

I like being at home with my music and my books. I’ve done all the partying, I’ve done enough partying for four or five people as a young fella. But now I like the quiet life.

Two weeks ago we couldn't pronounce your name, but you were in the lead in a film that made millions, so we're sending you all these scripts.

You're an actor who's Irish, not an Irish actor. And you shouldn't be limited by your extraction.