I think if actors are successful at one thing, they paint themselves into a corner sometimes, and what's the fun in that?

I think if actors are successful at one thing, they paint themselves into a corner sometimes, and what's the fun in that?

I spend my nights just sitting and reading a book and drinking my tea and walking my dog. That's about as exciting as my life gets.

George Martin is an incredible writer.

I love working with the same actors repeatedly. That happens a lot. It's kind of inevitable, especially if you work with the same writers and directors and you start to form a company of actors. You gravitate towards each other.

I like playing the guy on the sidelines. They have more fun.

Any swagger is just defense. When youre reminded so much of who you are by people - not a fame thing, but with my size, constantly, growing up - you just either curl up in a corner in the dark or you wear it proudly, like armor or something. You can turn it on its head and use it yourself before anybody else gets a chance.