The interesting thing about Sherlock is that he is himself a reflection of that very English duality. As a drug addict, he is a criminal. But he is also a crime fighter. That makes him an extremely potent character to personify the hypocrisy of a culture that is both moralistic and corrupt.

I think it's fun playing a part that lots of other people have played, in a way.

The thing about lying is, it is quite exhausting - you have to remember a lot.

I dont want to just play gay characters, ... I think it would get boring to play the same thing again and again and again.

If I did have the impulse to be a parent, I would adopt - or foster.

What's happened to humour? We're becoming American. Everyone gets so angry over everything.

Being in Hollywood is like being in the Christian right these days.