But when you're a celebrity, you discover that you're no longer the pursuer, but the one being pursued. That's one of the disappointments I have had since becoming a single man.

I'm a laugh tart. I make no secret of that fact.

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.

Strangely enough I'm better on a stage. I love that I feel like I blossom in front of a whole bunch of people.

You know everyone loves to be the villain.

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

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