Life is like the rungs on a ladder. The reason they are placed so close together is that we can learn to take baby steps and reach our destinations safely.

Some Christmas tree ornaments do more than glitter and glow, they represent a gift of love given a long time ago

I'm really not an actor of any kind. I've always seen myself as an entertainer, someone who makes people laugh. That's all I've ever wanted to do. 'Doctor Who' has always just been me, really.

I think people can believe in anything.

You know, you're a classic example of the inverse ratio between the size of the mouth and the size of the brain.

My capacity as a monk was to passionately believe utter nonsense, and when you're an actor you have to do the same thing. Also, Christianity used to have a lot to do with self-loathing and an acceptance of criticism and things like that which is terribly important for actors.

To be adored is something I recommend.