I came to Ireland 20 years ago as a student, hitch-hiking round for a week and staying in Dublin.

Theatre is a sacred space for actors. You are responsible; you are in the driving-seat.

I want to come across as a positive person.

I feel lucky, happy and philosophical about it all.

In many ways, when you're young and sexy, it's very annoying to be whistled at and to have someone always trying to attract your attention, but now when it happens I find myself registering the fact almost warmly.

I have done everything I can to make sure my daughter knows her father because you form your own identity by rebelling against your parents - but first you have to know them.

I avoided nudity unless a film couldnt be told without those scenes. If you look at my films, few of them have that element, yet nudity and male fantasies have become emblematic of my work.