My grandfather was born in India and three generations of my family served there.

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

I've never been any good with authority.

I'm a gay man who came from the last years of illegality. That focused my whole character. I think it focused everyone's character in a way. You saw yourself as outside of the main structure.

Madness is a prerequisite of being in showbusiness.

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

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.