I want to make a clear distinction between people who take acting seriously and people who call themselves actors because theyve been on reality TV or something.

In England we burnt redheads at the stake, because we thought they were witches. There are still young redheads in Britain getting ripped for having red hair. 'Oy, Ginger!'

It was pretty daunting. Normally, I never go to a gym, but before we started shooting, I thought I'd better. I reckoned I was in really good shape, and then I looked around and I was half the size of everyone else. A lot of these American actors have this - in my view - misplaced view that they have to look like Action Man. The trouble is, they all run the risk of being interchangeable.

No Western government has ever played the long-term in terms of foreign policy.

It's good to be busy on a film set because there is a lot of sitting around, so if you've got two roles to play at one time, then that's great to do.

I love going for a swim. Growing up in England, anywhere with a pool seems like the height of glamour to me.

You know, I think I am faintly spiritual.