I actually love pressure. I loved playing sport at school in front of a crowd; I love being on stage in front of a big audience. I buzz off that.

I have to work hard to be punctual, to not lose my temper, take direction and be told what to do - and most of all listen rather than talk.

I've always known my dad is a one-off and his own person. But I feel that underneath he has always loved me.

I haven't had a lot of 'Games Of Thrones' groupies. The fans seem to be really nice. They don't seem that invasive.

There wasn't a lot of discipline in my life, and I hated it being imposed on me at school.

Contrast of emotions is definitely something interesting that you like to do as an actor.

I'm so computer illiterate, I barely know how to send an e-mail. I mean, I have a laptop and Gmail, but I don't really look at it much.

What I've been noticing is people coming up to me and going, 'Are you an actor?' which is cool. That's ultimately what I want.

A lot of people have the misconception that I decided to become an actor when Lily became famous and have accused me of jumping on her bandwagon. But that's completely untrue.

Just start. A small business can take you to the level of empire.

The objections to religion are of two sorts -- intellectual and moral. The intellectual objection is that there is no reason to suppose any religion true

If you know your history, then you would know where you coming from, then you wouldn't have to ask me, who the heck do I think I am.

Bone by bone, hair by hair, Wild Woman comes back. Through night dreams, through events half understood and half remembered.

When you can bring yourself to write about it one day, you will find it all less painful. It is a catharsis of sorts, but the process can be brutal. Don’t do it until you’re ready.

There has never been a successful social movement for any minority without the support of the majority.

conversation is like a dear little baby that is brought in to be handed round. You must rock it, nurse it, keep it on the move if you want it to keep smiling.

Instant obedience will teach you more about God than a lifetime of Bible discussions.

Public offices were not made for private convenience.

I live right in the middle of nowhere and I thoroughly enjoy it.