I feel like you just need to keep writing until the writing itself just begins to take shape.

I'm a rock 'n' roll guy, really. I'm a big fan of Elvis. I got "Heartbreak Hotel" tattooed on my chest.

I don't want to do something where I play a kid in a school. And I don't understand these spoof movies.

I was just doing bits and pieces of acting in the UK. I'd been in the film Breaking and Entering - Anthony Minghella gave me my start and I miss him dearly. Then I made the trip out to LA, during one of their pilot seasons, which was when they were developing Gossip Girl, and I auditioned, and things came together.

I'm all for being in love and whenever I like someone, I end up pretty much completely smitten.

I grew up with it. As a young actor, I was always aware of the brilliant work of Shakespeare. We studied Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth in school. As a young actor, you're always mystified and intrigued by such brilliant work. To actually have the chance to be involved in this production was a wonderful thing for me.

You have to do things that excite you; you have to have a passion for your work. Otherwise you're just a face on the screen.