The arts are very alive in Ireland, so that had its influence on me. But I consider myself European, really.

"X-Men" is not really about mutants; it's about humanity. I think it's about the human race. We're an absolutely destructive race. It seems that we can't seem to get beyond this level of tribalism that has been around for thousands of years. Anything we fear we tend to destroy.

The actors I looked up to when I was a teenager, they all just disappeared into different characters.

I'm always interested in trying to investigate different personalities. I want to keep myself guessing and keep the fear element alive, so that I don't get too comfortable.

I always approach film as a fan.

I suppose the doctor-patient relationship has that idea of transference. I think it's a special thing that doctors have. We all find doctors sexy. That's why there are so many TV shows about doctors.

The arts are very alive in Ireland, so that had its influence on me. But I consider myself European, really.