I can have incredible self-discipline. But see, I think it's obviously a form of stupidity.

Even if you do succeed most people wouldn't notice anyway.

Some directors expect you to do everything; write, be producer, psychiatrist. Some just want you to die in a tragic accident during the shooting so they can get the insurance.

My father was an exceptionally strong influence on me.

It's not a gift of mine, but one given to me, to be able to criticise myself and not be crushed, by myself or by others.

There will be people who hate everything you do. And some people will really love it. But that's not really different from the people who really hate it.

I think with actors, if you just don't set about trying to crush their confidence immediately, you're usually OK.