Shooting guns is not something I would do in my spare time.

Cersei in Game of Thrones is quite solid and stiff.

That scene in 'The Purge' where my kids, Mary's kids, are in danger was really crazy for me, because I suddenly I have my methods as an actor, so I went to the place of 'If somebody came near my children, with bad intent?'

Since being quite young, I've had a very strong sense of independence and survival. As a child, I was on my own two feet emotionally.

Getting the role in '300' saved me. I'd been out of work for 11 months after 'The Brothers Grimm.' Once the film came out and didn't do so well, the director Terry Gilliam blamed me for absolutely everything. It was pretty appalling, and I had started to wonder if I'd ever get another job again when I was asked to audition for '300.

Having the tattoo itself is not really for the end result for me. I like having them done.

Getting older and having kids, you learn how to become less serious about it all.