I think the point to be understood is that we're all different. I've never been a fan of theories of acting. I didn't go to drama school, so I was never put through a training that was limited by someone saying, 'This is the way you should act.'

I think I'm a bit gruffer than I used to be, and I'm certainly older.

[There's] nothing special about an actor's imagination, except that he uses it a lot.

My acting stopped being about disguise and became about truth which suits the camera, so my film career took off when I came out.

Splendid architecture, the love of your life, an old friend... they can all go drifting by unseen if youre not careful.

I have been reluctant to lobby on other issues I most care about - nuclear weapons (against), religion (atheist), capital punishment (anti), AIDS (fund-raiser) because I don't want to be forever spouting, diluting the impact of addressing my most urgent concern - legal and social equality for gay people worldwide.

I think the point to be understood is that we're all different. I've never been a fan of theories of acting. I didn't go to drama school, so I was never put through a training that was limited by someone saying, 'This is the way you should act.'