I was not a studious kid, and I struggled to find things that would command my attention and engage my ideas and energies.

The journey that we go on as actors is an interesting one and sometimes a revealing one.

I dont even think in terms of ambition.

Wanting people to listen, you can't just tap them on the shoulder anymore. You have to hit them with a sledgehammer, and then you'll notice you've got their strict attention.

As an actor, youre always nervous as to what a director will do with something.

What I do is interpret, not create. I may add elements and do something different. That is what is so incredible about theatre. Why do we love it that there are nine Hamletsor six King Lears over two years? We love to watch a different actor attack the same material.

I always thought that, in a way, you want your Superman to be a total unknown.