But I just know from experience that accent wise, even if you're an accent genius, crossing the Atlantic is the hardest thing in the world either way.

When I think about actors I know, I'd much rather hear about who they're shagging than what film they're doing next.

You know everyone loves to be the villain.

My dad used to have to open the second bottle of wine in the loo in case Mum heard the cork coming out.

Japanese women have always loved my films, even when no one else did. Ever since I made 'Maurice' in the 1980s, I've been getting hundreds of letter from Japanese girls. They definitely have a special place in my heart.

I find it hard to understand why Scorsese has never called. You know, given the natural menace I bring to the screen.

And film acting is incredibly tedious, just by its nature. It's incredibly, mind numbingly slow.