I never ever thought that I would be in a Bond film, ever, which is weird because I grew up loving these amazing movies.

You don't need to follow trends to be stylish.

It's true about the eyes being the window to the soul. Your face can be etched with worry, and twisted by ageing, but the eyes tell the true story of who you are.

I think there's nothing more amazing than helping people every day.

Actors need steely determination. It's a tough profession with plenty of knocks along the way. You have to be very determined and never take 'no' for an answer.

I'm always interested in telling stories that have a message because I really do believe that film is so powerful.

I like to believe that we all pray to the same god.

Hollywood 'friends' are only after one thing. They're looking out for the next big thing, and they don't want to miss out on you just in case.

I always find filming stressful. I get very caught up thinking about my character - 'Am I doing it right? Should it be done this way?'

I did not enjoy Cambridge. But I shouldn't blame Cambridge alone. I wasn't ready for university or for the wrench of leaving home. It was a big cultural shock.

I try to be upbeat. I read this book which tells you to write down everything that you're grateful for each day. Now I'm constantly noticing all the little things that make me joyful.

The tank, the submarine, the torpedo, the machine-gun, even the rifle and the hand grenade are still in use.

True love begins with an innocent smile.

Aviation is fine as a sport. But as an instrument of war, it is worthless.

One must envision the higher life and behave as if it were a fact before it can unfold.

What happens to us in life is less important; the real question can be whether or not we use the experience to grow.

As every cockroach knows, thriving on poisons is the secret of success.

One should only see a psychiatrist out of boredom.

I feel like I know where I'm going. And I like where I'm going.

The older I've got the less I find myself going back and re-reading or really reading new fiction or poetry.

Animal substance seems to be the first food of all birds, even the granivorous tribes.