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.

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.

It could be a stupid thing to say, but people should realize that it is easy to get concerned about yourself and to lose contact.

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.

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

You can make the best show in the world, but if people don't actually turn it on and see it, they'll never know it's the best show.

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