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.

To be respected as an actor it doesn't help to be seen out in the clubs.

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

I can't stand watching myself on TV.

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.

I've always connected with music. Life's not always what you see; it's what going on in your head. Music is what comes out of your subconscious.

When I need to think of, like, a peaceful scene or something, I think of my back garden in summertime. And whenever I hear the lawnmower next door, I always think it's really peaceful.