I find that everything I do is demanding, like Jack Bristow is a complicated man and I do a lot of explaining in the show, it takes a lot of energy and concentration.

I had done some TV movies that were great experiences but, no, I wasn't looking to do a series.

In our show you have to pay attention and know what happened before. I think it's very intelligent entertainment. It makes demands of viewers that a lot of shows don't.

The most sinister aspect of Jack is his detachment, his ability to distance himself from his feelings.

I don't collect anything. I collect people, I think. I'm very social and I like seeing a lot of people.

When I was a kid, I didn't collect stamps, or weird toys, or anything. I don't even have music - I don't even have a CD collection. So that's not really my thing.

You can only do so much theatre.