My philosophy has always been to try to put myself into roles and films that are different. That intensified after 'Lord of the Rings' because it was so massive, but it's something I've always believed in - wanting to change people's perceptions and challenge myself as an actor.

Geeks are generally the most interesting people.

In the absence of love, there is nothing worth fighting for.

Sometimes my interest in working on a film is not always dictated specifically by the character. Sometimes it's simply about wanting to be a part of a vision that I love, or a script that I love. I find exciting and gratifying.

You don't often get a chance to record with the other actors who are playing the characters, mainly due to the fact that you don't have to, the actors' schedules are all over the place, and it's difficult to get everyone in the same room.

I'm not a star!!! A star is nothing but a ball of gas!!!

It feels kind of good to be [on Sundance]. There is a sense of unification and community and voices rising together, and that all feels good.