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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Your version of the truth is all that matters.