I know there are some actors who are just brilliant at improvising and brilliant at just being in the moment and doing it there and then. I'm not one of those actors.

A few people have said that I should change my name and the spelling so that people can say it, but I don't want to, I like it the way it is.

As long as you understand that you find happiness through family, friends and love, then money is just a nice bonus.

Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skills.

Television is what we're all very attracted to because that's where the best writing and the best characters are.

Being attractive, it's not something I do consciously. It's incredibly flattering that people think I appeal to women. But that was a gift from my parents.

To be honest, I think that I am a bit of a singer, coming from Wales; being Welsh, we are all very proud of our singing heritage.

I've never been around pets. I didn't have pets as a child.

There's a physicality and confidence to Americans; they're very present. That's something I enjoy being around because it rubs off on you.

Actors, to a certain extent, never grow up, you see. It's an extension of being out in the back yard with a stick, only you're being paid to do it. It's borderline madness.

I'm not getting younger, so there's a commitment to the cause that one has to make

There is a spirit and a need and a man at the beginning of every great human advance. Every one of these must be right for that particular moment in history or nothing happens.

Everyone has a business idea. But few have a team... and very few a vision.

I don’t belong here, ” I said. “I don’t even believe in gods.”“Yeah, ” he said. “That’s how we all started. Once you start believing in them? It doesn’t get any easier.

It's up to you to be responsible for how you feel if you're not happy. Your happiness lies in your hands. You can't rely on a man to make you happy or complete you. That starts with you.

Wherever men and women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must - at that moment - become the center of the universe.

Being funny, it turns out, is like being a bank. It's a confidence trick. As long as everyone believes in you, you are fine.

I said to the players before the start, 'Just go out and give it 100 per cent. I am not asking for any more than that'.

The boxing game has been good, so we need to give back. We have to teach young men how to be men.

When you feel anger arising, remember to return to your breathing and follow it. The other person may see that you are practicing, and she may even apologize.

Of course I have bad hair days; I’m human.