So many young pets burn out in Hollywood, it's crazy.

I had a good theater career for years. I played Hamlet when I was 22, and I've played some really great roles.

Back in Australia, I did foster care for sick cats for years, and I was always most successful with the animals when I was given two - a brother and sister.

British comedy - which has been a big inspiration to me for many years - is very different to Australian comedy and different again to American comedy.

I've been insane for a long time. An ex-girlfriend of mine once asked, "Is it true that all comedians are depressed?," and I said, "Every one I know is."

I always found it really funny when actors would come offstage, smoking cigarettes and swearing at each other.

I'm fascinated in the children within adults.