I'd like it to be remembered as you had some fun. We're only here [living] for some fun. I think if you learn something, all well and good, but we're only here to give you some fun. Along the way, you may find out something.

Books were my window on the world. Growing up at the Elephant and Castle, which was very rough, my paradise was the library.

I just work in order to improve myself as an actor which is what I've always done.

I learn the whole time. I think it would be dull if I thought I was going to work and wouldn't find something new. We always learn.

I've always played very human sort of characters.

January is the garbage can of movies in America, directly after all the Oscar contenders have been out.

My most useful acting tip came from my pal John Wayne. Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much.