I grew up in a middle class English family just outside London. I wasn't surrounded by that speedy city lifestyle, it was a little mellower.

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

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

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 like the glamorous indie rock look, like The Libertines. But you know, without the heroin needle sticking out of my arm.

It's very difficult to juggle two careers, unless you're going to have someone put it all together for you. Because you're on TV, somebody just gives you a record deal - that's not how I'd want to get it, because it's just not real.

I can pretty much live without fast food. I haven't eaten McDonald's in so long, but it's okay.