The more people know about an actor the less convincing they become. A bit of mystery's a good thing.

I feel like I'm the luckiest man on the planet.

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

Early days, I was a bit racked , particularly when I did Hitler, for CBS . That was hellish. That stayed with me for quite a long time.

The more people know about an actor the less convincing they become. A bit of mystery's a good thing.

I loved cinema while growing up and, for the longest time, wanted to be a director.

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.