I often have scripts sent to me with allegedly Scottish characters where I end up telling them, 'You're going to have to rethink this whole thing!

The script will point you in certain directions and I go the opposite if I can. I try do do one thing and tell a different story with my eyes. I believe what's more interesting is always what's not being said.

I just don't like the whole Hollywood thing.

I'd love to do a Columbo-type detective character in a series.

I never go anywhere without my iPod.

I never rehearse. Never! I think it's a waste of time.

Hunger's a great spur.