I don't watch any of my own movies, but I love going to the movies. To me, there is nothing more relaxing or gratifying than sitting down in the dark and having some popcorn and watching a great movie.

Writer-directors are a little bit more liberal, rather than having just the writer on the set, because I think sometimes the writer becomes too precious with the words. If you're a writer-director, you can see what you're doing and see your work in action, so I think you can correct it right there and still not compromise yourself.

I don't know if I have a technique. I'm just trying to remember the words.

I love England and the historical aspect of it.

As far as carrying the American banner, you just do what's right for the kids.

I read the script and try not to bring anything personal into it. I make notes, talk to the director and we decide what kinds of shades should be in the character.

What you do as a policeman might be the right thing to do, but it's not entertaining. I left that behind me.