A lot of actors aren't particularly good directors. And they're not particularly good with other actors. That's kind of a fallacy.

It takes a very strong brain to resist the absolutes, the myths that the media and the politicians peddle - the idea that if you are too kind, where does it all end? That not to help someone is somehow a good idea.

Nine out of ten delinquents are frustrated actors.

In terms of popular cinema, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' is as near perfection as I can think of.

I did 'Deathly Hallows' so my kids could get on the 'Harry Potter' set. They met Daniel Radcliffe, who was a darling and couldn't have been nicer to them so I'm a hero right now.

I know virtually no one of my age who can remember a hug, or a smile from their father, or a 'Let's go play football.'

Sometimes you have to confront your demons and sometimes even let them loose to genuinely find a place where you can gain some understanding.