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.

I find it incredibly romantic that people should fight for a cause they believe in and be prepared to die for it.

The good guy only gets the girl in a soppy way.

I'm attracted to seeing how different I can be, pushing the boat out.

All directors on all sets behave slightly differently depending on what the scene is. For example, if you are doing a love scene, which is intimate then the director is likely to be intimate. If you are doing a scene where everyone is mucking around and laughing then the director is likely to start with that. If you are playing a scene which us incredibly heavy and everyone getting killed then there are probably not many laughs on the set.

I don't have any expectations as an actor and being rich and famous is not my driving force.

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