A little recognition is not a bad thing because it means people appreciate your work. The only problem is when you can't walk down the street or have a meal without people looking at you. I want to be the one looking at people.

I think if you don't say something it's lying by omission. I personally think it's immoral.

I'd like to, when it's all said and done, say that I have at least a few stories that I feel proud of.

Saying you are a patriot does not make you one; wearing a flag pin does not in itself mean anything at all.

Most actors can't make any kind of living.

You know, 'Viggo' is a pretty dorky name in Denmark. It's like 'Oswald' or something. It's a very old Scandinavian name, at least 1,000 years old.

In terms of the movie business, being in a 'Lord of the Rings' has given me more interesting options as work.