I didn't want to do film or commercials or television. That was cheap. That was selling out. I was the classic liberal, left-wing, 'Theater is going to change the world' kind of person. You know, very, very boring.

I often think a lot of women's attraction to vampires is based on the fact that vampires come from centuries ago, from eras of chivalry and courtly virtues.

Even if you know that what you'll say will hurt a woman's feelings, I've learned that it's better to be truthful with her than it is to cover up. Ultimate honesty is what a relationship is really about.

If my missus is there and she approves of the person I get to bite boobs - and necks.

I think there are worse things for a teen to be enraptured with than 'Twilight.

In London I had pear trees in my back garden, so I'd make my own pear and green tomato chutney.

I love the fact you can walk down a street in London and get lost, even though you've lived here 20 years.