I spent my entire experience with Gary on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy staring at him and not returning any lines because I think he's God. The second time on The Dark Knight Rises I was playing God, so I ignored him. Kicked him a bit, that kind of thing. Gary Oldman is one of my heroes, I did nothing but glean from him.

I love dogs. Like, A LOT. They’re my favorite animal. Ever.

Vanity is normal in performers. Does it bother other people? All the time. But nine times out of 10, that says more about them than you.

Being an only child, I didn't have any other family but my mom and dad really, since the rest of my family lived quite far away from London.

There's always a certain pride in getting the job done properly.

I set myself that decision, otherwise I'm driving an opinion at you, and I think that would be treating you like you're an idiot. I don't want to force-feed you my opinion.

I'm just getting settled as a responsible man - but if you split the elephant into little mouthfuls it will be fine.