We now live in a world where the only thing to have is success, but failure is marvelous. It's fertiliser, it's like living fertiliser, because you're forced on yourself.

I don't think kids should have role models. They're disastrous.

Maybe there won't be marriage, maybe there won't be sex, but by God there'll be dancing!

A lot of straight actors are actively searching for gay roles because it is something different to do.

The opulence of Wilde is a bit too florid for Sherlock, who is a much darker character, ... fascinated by the human condition, but also overwhelmed by it.

It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.

I've never been any good with authority.