I actually wanted to be a writer long before I wanted to be an actor.

I went to Queen's University Belfast and stayed nine months, then I ran away to be an actor.

When children have grieving parents it's also common for them to feel an obligation to cheer them up and make them happy.

Childhood didn't have a big influence on me, really - in fact I spent most of it plotting how to escape.

Artists probably should have some impenetrable aspects of themselves.

I am never bored, never short of anything to do and I don't even ever feel lonely. I am quite gregarious and I get out and about a lot, but sometimes it is just wonderful to be on your own.

I actually wanted to be a writer long before I wanted to be an actor.