For better or worse we live in a very exposing [time] where, if you choose to, everyone can see everyone's business. You see what they're having for breakfast, where they are, what they're doing. Whereas I think that classic idea of mystery is very seductive. Not knowing every single thing about a person, what they're thinking, that's very powerful. And it would be a shame if we lost that totally.

To me, the difference between New York and London is that things are boring and staid in London.

I was in the school plays, I did a lot of music. I carried on through university for short films and loads of plays.

For better or worse we live in a very exposing [time] where, if you choose to, everyone can see everyone's business. You see what they're having for breakfast, where they are, what they're doing. Whereas I think that classic idea of mystery is very seductive. Not knowing every single thing about a person, what they're thinking, that's very powerful. And it would be a shame if we lost that totally.

I know I often get a job because of how I look. I hope that I keep the job because of how I act.

I think you can tell when a New York show isn't shot in the city. It's so iconic and has such a specific energy.

What I like about the 'Underworld' thing is that it's a mix of cool genres, as well as creating its own message.