Acting itself is quite scary. Some people say that actors are show-offs, very egotistical and all that kind of stuff, but it is quite scary.

I'm a big fan of vampire movies generally and that sort of tradition of characters.

My tragedy is that all I want is a dog, and yet I have been cursed with cats all my life.

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.

My rule of thumb is that I want to do things I'd like to go and see myself.

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.

While I enjoy spending time in L.A., Britain is my home.