The reason I wanted to be an actor is that I don't want to play me for the rest of my life and make money out of that.

I just love working. I really enjoy the work, whatever it is.

It was only when I finished the course and left my graduation diploma on the bus that I realized I'd become an actor.

I've never done anything comedic. In all the years I've been an actor, I've never delivered one comedic line.

Baddies always do get the best lines, that's the honest truth.

I went further and further back through the centuries to get a sense of perspective but now at least I understand why Irish history evokes such strong passions and emotions.

Madonna is the most famous woman on the planet and has been for a number of decades.