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

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.

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

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

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

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 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.