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.

When I left school I went to Australia for a year and worked in the drama department of a school in Perth.

I've played my fair share of unpleasant character, and I have to tell you that you sleep better when you're playing fun characters. You think you don't take it home with you, at the end of the filming day, but subconsciously, there's something floating around in the background there.

It felt good doing a physical job, and going home each evening feeling like I had really done a day's work.

Your version of the truth is all that matters.

There are lots of people I admire and respect, but I don't necessarily want to be like them. I'm too happy being myself.