I knew I wanted to be an actor when I was growing up, really. So when I decided to go to university instead of drama school, it was with the intention of becoming an actor afterwards.

Well, fluffy shirts are, by definition, very comfortable.

But one of the most fantastic things about Ireland and Dublin is that the pubs are like Paris and the cafe culture. And Dublin, in many ways, is a pub culture.

Acting is not very good for relationships - but very good for when they are over.

I'm fortunate in that I don't think I've ever fallen in love with somebody who hasn't fallen in love with me. I actually think it's quite rare that that happens, in a true way.

In real life, I try to be honest but not overshare. There are people that turn every conversation into a therapy session and you want to start charging them.

Besides, most of the books I like involve people I could never play in a million years.

In my experience it's not essential to get on with the person that you're acting opposite.

I think that women don't bother disguising their desire and pleasure in dressing up, and that men, for whatever reason, tend to be a little more embarrassed.

I think I can lead a pretty anonymous life, yeah.

So to answer your question, Im not entirely sure how I ended up where I am today, in the sense that nobody in my family is an actor. It just happened by mistake.

Let them think what they liked, but I didn't mean to drown myself. I meant to swim till I sank -- but that's not the same thing.

peace of mind and heartarriveswhen we accept what is:having beenborn into thisstrange lifewe must acceptthe wasted gamble of ourdaysand take some satisfaction inthe pleasure ofleaving it allbehind.

Set wide the window. Let me drink the day.

Let us unite the two so long divided, knowledge and vital piety.

There's something in everybody that longs for that awakening to be more true to yourself.

The fact Jeff Teague has never been an All-Star is puzzling to me because he's certainly an All-Star-caliber player.

You know that sadness and rage you feel about your money? That's the way some of us feel about people.

I came to realize I did believe in God. I couldn't conceive of a universe without someone overseeing it in a compassionate way.

I liked working in a series, going to work every day and not having to leave town for long locations. I was producing them and building an audience.

We must not expect a full-scale peaceful revolution every time a Labour Government is elected