It's interesting - an actor's research is different to just historian's research. I'm looking for things that I can actually physically use in the movie.

Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skills.

To be honest, I think that I am a bit of a singer, coming from Wales; being Welsh, we are all very proud of our singing heritage.

Actors, to a certain extent, never grow up, you see. It's an extension of being out in the back yard with a stick, only you're being paid to do it. It's borderline madness.

Being attractive, it's not something I do consciously. It's incredibly flattering that people think I appeal to women. But that was a gift from my parents.

I'm not getting younger, so there's a commitment to the cause that one has to make

I've been brought up with the Christian faith with my family.