Hunger's a great spur.

People in Scotland appreciate homegrown talent, but it's getting harder and harder to get films made in Britain.

Every actor I think has got their own number of takes that they like, you know. Some actors like to go all day, you know on the one scene and some actors want to take two takes. I personally like four.

I've always taken my love of children from my father. He was a children magnet. Suddenly, having my first child hit home what my dad went through.

When I look back at my past and the way I grew up, I grew up on communes. That was meant to be.

I just don't like the whole Hollywood thing.

I like to be working and moving - the worst thing you can do to me is stick me in a room all day while you're lighting a shot. That just kills me.