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.

The talent of the people in Brazil was extraordinary. I thought all of the hair and make-up was really fantastic. The aesthetic there is really something to behold. They just have such a great sense of taste.

Young actors are serious about their work and don't take any time out from it. I'm very serious about my work; there are probably only two films I've done where I had a really good time.

You are being hit with tabloid-journalism bi-lines of what you are doing because you have suddenly become a star.

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

I think film likes me better than the theatre does for some reason.

With TV, the most important thing is just to get people to turn it on.