As I say, there's something that scares the hell out of me but it really makes me work hard in losing myself. I'm not really interested in me as an actor or being a personality player, or a Hollywood star. What's given to me is to become different people and to find the truth of that. That is really what I do.

So, if I ever played Napoleon it would be with an Italian accent. He was an outsider, which also interests me.

I love music, especially classical like Verdi; it's a great way to relax.

I was a typical teen growing up in the 1960s, when everybody was into gurus and meditation.

I can't try to convert anybody. It's not in me to do that. But my faith has given me such an appreciation of people and meaningful relationships, and a world view which I didn't have before. And although I will fail every day, it gives me something to aspire to.

I think we have reached a level in society - with Helen Mirren playing The Queen - when we're not surprised any more. We don't mention names. Yes, it's obvious by inference. But we don't mention names and the film is not up to point fingers at Royalty.

Although I'm a very emotional man, I just can't have blind faith, I have to find out for myself.