I read all the books on Fairfax in the British Library, did a lot of horse riding and studied military tactics of the time, finding out that he actually laid his rose garden out in strategic formations! But Method acting is a label I don't really understand, because there's a method to everybody's acting. In terms of jumping into a character's skin, I try to immerse myself in the role as much as possible to bring me closer to them. All I do is what's required to achieve what I want to achieve.

I tend to do golf charity things because it's much safer and you don't get much chance of a broken arm or leg.

I am an actor through and through.

I don't like acting things; I like feeling things.

Sometimes you just can't walk away from films you're offered, like the Dylan Thomas thing.

The point is to be involved in the moment.

You should be careful what you wish for, as the reasons for war get confused. One person can be very clear in their motives, but others can have different agendas.