As an actor, I've always said, half the audience is going to love you, half is going to hate you so just live with it. It's easier that way.

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.

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.

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

A few people have said that I should change my name and the spelling so that people can say it, but I don't want to, I like it the way it is.

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.

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