To me, the Sherlock Holmes stories are about a great friendship. Without Watson, Holmes might well have burnt out on cocaine long ago. I hope the series shows how important friendship is.

Don't be too brave. Bravery is a fine thing on some occasions, but sometimes it can be quite a dangerous thing. The stiff upper lip is not always the best.

The provocation with Holmes is the fact that he's described by Doyle as a man without a heart - all brain... and that's very difficult to play, or even indicate.

The most important thing when you're working with greatness is to learn from it, not challenge it.

I'm not looking and I don't go hunting. I'm the type who's got to be found.

I think the greatest star in American at the moment is Kevin Costner.

You must have a twinkle in your eye, a naughtiness - and the audience must realize your mind is working faster than your words.