A franchise is dictated on the success of doing one film right, so if you can get it done correctly, you've got a chance of something else, but sometimes it just doesn't work that way. Ideally, it's insurance for the future; if you can do something, if you can find a character that people really do like, then you're very lucky.

Some of my best experiences are with writer/directors. Guy Ritchie is one. I feel they have a clearer view of what they want to do. They haven't got to try and interpret someone's writing; it's all theirs. I really admire that.

I just gravitate to those more testosterone-filled sort of parts than me playing something a bit more fairy-like.

In L.A., it's very hard to have some kind of conscience of some style out there. The weather's too hot; there's no seasons.

I should never go with rumors because they're often not correct.

Once you expose your private life, if you give one little bit, the floodgates are open and everyone's got a free range for you.

And it was a great experience, you know, to travel the world and compete at a certain level. It teaches you discipline, focus, and certainly keeps you out of trouble.