I couldn't think of anything worse than going to a fancy dress party. So, if somebody invited me to one, I'd go as the Invisible Man and not turn up.

I always try to put myself in the way of surprise as much as possible. My ambition is to keep challenging myself. I like that journey of discovery.

When you are an actor, rejection and disappointment are an occupational hazard.

It's always good to find out what you don't want to do.

In all honesty, we all want our fantasy selves to be the best people. We all think in a time of crisis, we will react heroically and with humanity.

I'm not a perfectionist at all. I find perfectionists boring because the real creative heart is in the mess somewhere.

Liverpool has always made me brave, choice-wise. It was never a city that criticised anyone for taking a chance.