You had to be into sport and, sad to say, I'm a traitor to my country because I don't have a sporting bone in my body.

What I appreciated was the fact that the script delved into how Australians were - and still are - condescended to by the English.

I like roles that are on the extreme ends of the spectrum, and there's special appeal in exploring these slightly forgotten plays that people might think of as subjects for academic term papers instead of live theater.

I was never a leading man. I've always been in the outer concentric circles in the company, being a character actor, which is a good place to be. It gives you that diversity.

There's four biggies. There was Elizabeth I, George III, Victoria, and the current queen, who really dominated four eras.

I always had a fantasy of being a chef, because I like kitchen life.

I think that Ionesco's greatest weapon is that he's able to make us laugh at the darkest corners of our souls.