I don't consciously seek out Australian projects. I put them on the same table as all the other scripts and I wouldn't ever do a film just because it's been shot at home.

I knew a bit but we don't study a lot of British history at school in Australia. We have our own 50-year period to concentrate on.

I look my best when I take my helmet off after a long motorcycle ride. I have a glow and a bit of helmet hair.

I'm very much a bit of a ghost presence.

We shot that in Morocco, and got out of the country at the beginning of July - and two months later came the attack on Twin Towers. The movie was then released in December, so that kind of atmosphere is not something that was unfamiliar to me.

I think the beauty of working with young people is they remind you of the spirit of acting and it's just a big play.

I didn't study Greek mythology in school and I wish I had.