We all know people for that length of time and people change. They mature. There is a certain expectation that a fictional character does not change. But you can't go back and play him the same way.

I'm always trying to perfect the romantic comedy, though.

One of the great things about doing series television is the guest actors that you can have come on and play around with.

I've turned down jobs because I've said, 'Honestly, I can't find my way in. I can't do it. I love you, as a director. I think the script is good. You deserve better than I think I can do.'

I'm very proud of my Scottish blood.

Maybe the best things about celebrity are the things like being able to get that seat on the plane that you wouldn't normally get, but that's kind of like cheating.

Feelings come and go, unless you don't feel them. Then they stay, and hurt, and grow pear-shaped and weird.