One of the things that I discovered in my research is that some serial killers build an ultimate reality around themselves that they believe in, 100%.

One of the things I like about doing historical films is drawing the line between now and then.

I like doing things that are very wildly different. I find that the meat and vegetables of being an actor is doing things that are completely different, all the time.

I don't have much time for real violence at all. I think there are infinitely better ways of changing the world than using violence. Sitting round a table talking is a pretty good start.

If you're going to lead people, you better know how to manipulate people, and you have to be pretty smart to be able to do that.

I think the James Bond thing has sailed. But of course I would want to be a Bond villain. They are great parts. I think it's highly unlikely, but one can always dream.

If you're playing Hitler, you don't play Hitler as an asshole. Hitler believed what he was doing was right. Any of those monsters and any serial killer believes in what they're doing. I play it subjectively.