I could do an American accent, if I were immersed in the accent, meaning if I were living back in Los Angeles and rehearsing and auditioning the whole time.

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.

Television is what we're all very attracted to because that's where the best writing and the best characters are.

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.

I'm determined not to lose my name. It's who I am. It has neither aided my progress nor hampered it. It's just who I am.

There's a physicality and confidence to Americans; they're very present. That's something I enjoy being around because it rubs off on you.

Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skills.