I'm still working, I've got two arms, two legs, two gorgeous kids, a lovely wife. Fifteen years ago, I was homeless. So when you think about it, I'm lucky.

When you get to 15 and most of your teachers are priests, there's bound to be a conflict.

I just want to be rich and famous.

Everyone should be good at what they do.

My philosophy was, if I just do good work, someone will like it enough to employ me. It never made me famous. And I'm way, way too old now, mate. That boat's sailed.

That's what I like about Neil Jordan's films: everyone is better at what they do than you are.

I hate auditions - when I'm doing them, I can't wait to get out the bleeding door.