I usually read a script from an audience perspective first, and then look more closely at the character only.

The digital revolution has changed the way we do things because you're not under that pressure that film is precious and film is expensive.

My old manager of the Irish National Theatre said 'Don't worry about being a star, just worry about being a working actor. Just keep working.' I think that's really good advice.

Well, Ive always been a character actor, you know, and you always get your share of character actors who are bad guys.

You never know when the publicity people will feel it is a good time to release the film.

I kind of have an interest in all history. And I suspect it comes from being Irish - we like stories, we like telling stories, which makes a lot of us lean towards being writers or actors or directors.

There are so many burning issues to be dealt with that it's completely understandable and natural that a character is struggling with these issues themselves. In that struggle, you inform the audience. The thing about this writing is that it's very easy to learn. Good writing always is.