Heroes to me are guys that sit in libraries. They absorb knowledge and then the risks they take are calculated on the basis of the courage it took to become replete with knowledge.

The simple fact of existence, of being aware that you are aware; this to me is the most astounding fact.

David Cronenberg knows what we actors do as artists.

The Alexander Technique has helped me to undo knots, unblock energy and deal with almost paralysing stage fright

And I don't want to use my troubles as an example of what to do and what not to do.

Heroes to me are guys that sit in libraries. They absorb knowledge and then the risks they take are calculated on the basis of the courage it took to become replete with knowledge.

I'm not comfortable with walking the red carpet in a tuxedo and seeing all the women with their boobs pushed up and all the men dressed as penguins - particularly when the subject of your film is the nature of violence and humanity.