The backgrounds in Lord of the Rings are all explained.

I had a very bad time with acid. I did that classic thing of looking in the mirror by mistake and seeing the devil. But I took it several times, because you always think that next time you might have the wonderful time that everyone else is having.

I've already felt that I want to direct. Being an executive producer is like the best job in the world because you make all these executive decisions and then you leave the money to other people. You don't have to be on set and counting beans.

Is it just me, or is the world full of beautiful women?

The backgrounds in Lord of the Rings are all explained.

My kids love it. I thought I was the coolest dad in the world when I got to be in a Bond film, but 'Harry Potter', too? Well, I think I qualify for a medal for exceptional parenting or something, don't you?

When you are new to the business, you think if you give a really bad performance, that's one they will print. You will be judged. You just have to be brave.