I like working intensely, then going away and thinking about it, working out why it didn't work and then coming back to it. It makes the work richer, I think.

Theres such big pressure on people who are incredibly famous, on those who have people sitting outside their front door and taking photos every time they move.

I'd always had a big thing for the '60s.

As an actor, I would call it a role where you get to stretch out a bit.

It is hard sometimes to see how other actors are working when you are working with them.

Around the time of 'The Lord of the Rings,' it was a shock to me just how big it is to be on that kind of media juggernaut. It was a big thing and the scrutiny was shocking.

Acting is a freelance career... you never stop having to prove yourself and fight for work.