Norwegian kids, they grow up well educated in film. So they have a lot of good directors there.

You have to make sure that you find projects that are not too similar and roles that are not too similar, so the challenges are new and you still learn things. I still think I can become a much better actor.

There was a Russian director named Elem Klimov, who did his films during the communist days. They were constantly struggling with the authorities and to be allowed to express themselves. But he did one of the best war movies I've ever seen - it's called 'Come and See.'

One of the beauties of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is the very delicate and strange relationship between the two main characters.

Norwegian kids, they grow up well educated in film. So they have a lot of good directors there.

When you work with someone you don't quite know, you have to figure the director out and you can come up with ideas that are counter-productive.

I treat everyone as equals. I can't work if I'm not having fun, and I can't have fun if not everyone is happy.