In the early 2000s, I was introduced to the noble art of kickboxing, it thrilled me, and I loved it. I loved the honour and the discipline, and I also loved the punching.

I don't describe myself as a sociable person now. I can be quite... you know... grumpy? Is that a word? I guess I can be a bit grumpy.

I'm comedy's forgotten nearly man.

I don't see the point of being an actor and doing the same thing, all the time. Where's the challenge there?

There's a difference between watching a film and watching a bit of cinema and enjoying a film as a piece of cinema.

People say, 'Oh, you're famous now, so you must go to L.A.' - I don't live in L.A. now - but it's like, why wouldn't you? The weather is amazing, the film industry's there, it's a great quality of life.

It's nice to have someone write a couture character for you.