We live in a bubble of the fantasy of death, but the reality of it is something that we obviously all face and have to deal with, at some point.

The more you think that you are watching a show about sex, the more you ultimately are watching a show about the challenges of just connecting with human beings and being intimate.

I don't find the life in Hollywood all that meaningful or inspiring.

In terms of how prudish Americans were in the '40s and '50s, I have absolutely no idea. I do know about the character that I play. And I don't think it's about being prudish. I think it's about trying to balance a sense of control in this man's life.

The first job I ever did in the theatre, I was supposed to be a genius piano player. I couldn't play the piano, but you just sit there at a piano like you're playing, and suddenly all this amazing music comes out and the audience believes you can do it. It's the same with computers. I love scenes where there are people yanking at monitors, "yes I'll put you through now," and you know they're just doing that. But you can look brilliant at all this technology. I love it.

It's funny the more technological advanced everything gets, the more like acting in your bedroom when you're a kid it is.

Change the scheme! Alter the mood! Electrify the boys and girls, if you'd be so kind.