Basically, my life is so boring, it's embarrassing.

I think that's the whole point of Bridget Jones. It's all about that it's okay to fail.

My grandmother was utterly convinced I'd wind up as the Archbishop of Canterbury. And, to be honest, I've never entirely ruled it out.

I had Courtney Love's left bosom out of her dress on my plate in front of me. It was extraordinary. I didn't know where to look.

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

Plus, teaching brings home to you very fast that you actually know nothing. I didn't realize that before.

The only reason my work seems to be eclectic up to a certain period is because I was a failure as an actor.