I like projects that are entertaining, where I'm emotionally engaged and there's something to think about afterwards.

The actors in Britain are incredible, and I didn't appreciate that until I got there. They interpret your words and you realize how deliberate and thoughtful they are. There are great American actors, too, don't get me wrong, but the technique that British actors have is something really special.

You can't outsmart or outguess the audience in terms of what the narrative answer is.

If my whole game depends on whether you can guess the ending or not, I'm done, forget it.

I have so many things that I want to do, and I don't have enough time in my life to do them all. The problem with acting business is that it's so expensive and you've got to get so many people to say yes.

I love films where I'm looking around the world a little different now that I've seen that. I want something that nourishes my view of the world.

The challenge is creating a character that's rich and interesting to warrant following for a number of years.