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

I'm not really very ambitious.

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.

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

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

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.

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