Acting is not a competition; everything must be done for the good of the film or else everybody loses.

I've made the transition from star to character actor and I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

Anyone can write. But comedy, you've got to do some writing. You get one comedy script to every 20 dramas.

I don't want to sound like Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells, but I do think there should be some sort of national service for young men.

As an actor, I'll play anything.

You're never too old to be crazy.

If you really want to become an actor, but only providing that acting doesn't interfere with your golf game, political ambitions and your life, you don't want to become an actor. Not only is acting more than a part time job, it's more than a full time job. It's a full time obsession.