Being an actor, imitating to the point of inhabiting the lives of others, may simply be a way of continuing to do what I learned to do as a boy - to travel, mentally and physically.

With few exceptions, one ought always do what one is afraid of.

As a kid I read Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, and a few others. As an adult have admired Leonardo da Vinci's drawings and notebooks.

I'm not a great fan of monarchy in general, but I have to say the Danish monarchy is closer to the people; it's not as stuffy as the English one.

Life is short and the older you get, the more you feel it. Indeed, the shorter it is.

To strive for something better - at least there's a chance.

When I have a day off, I won't spend it at a Hollywood party. I'd rather be at home with paints and a blank canvas.