Directing made me realise what I do as an actor that's extraneous, it focuses your mind on story, story, story.

When I write, I'm writing as a fan, and trying to come up with songs that I would want to listen to.

Amy Pond is, er...I've sort of fallen in love with Amy Pond.

I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and the dreamer of improbable dreams.

I am terribly clumsy, so there is a plethora of walking into lamp-posts, falling over, dropping things, and ruining sofas.

I would be sitting in my flat watching TV, and 'Doctor Who' would be on with my flatmate there. I would have loved to share the fact that I was the new Doctor, but I couldn't. I was going mad. My dad was rather flabbergasted. When I told him, he laughed. He was excited, elated and very proud.

I think Christians should be leaders in art, science, philanthropy, charity, and all kinds of good works. We should be good examples for everyone. Unfortunately though, that's not often the case.