That's what makes characters interesting. If Sherlock [Holmes] had started out being a straightforward man, we wouldn't be talking about him now. If he became one, that would be interesting. But you have to give him somewhere to go, as [Conan] Doyle did.

Slightly forgettable movies can sometimes make great musicals.

Some facts in life are immutable. One is, trust no-one who uses the word 'trope'.

Even when I was a child, I always wanted to be older. I realised just in time that it's a mistake and to enjoy my youth while I had it.

You can always expect tragedy as well as adventure; that's just how it goes.

The first film I can remember seeing on TV was 'The Brides of Dracula.' I was instantly hooked.

I think a lot of people who say they are bisexual aren't.