It's the challenge of trying to evoke any kind of sympathy for a role that ordinarily we would say, "Oh, this is a bad guy" and dismiss him.
The female attention I have to struggle hardest with is from my two-year-old daughter.
I've been a lucky boy.
I'm shocked at being recognized.
I'm sure I wouldn't have been asked to judge the Man Booker if it weren't for 'Downton.'
You do feel a certain obligation to shows that raise your profile like 'Downton' has. But there are definitely other exciting opportunities out there.