I think I can be closed in. I can close this outer shell, cut myself off and be quite cold. I can cut other people off if I need to. I don't think I'm angry, though... Maybe my wife would disagree.

Life is easy greediness adds complexity

Twitter has restored my faith in humanity. I thought I'd hate it, but while there are lots of knobheads, there are even more lovely people. It delights me how witty and friendly most people are.

I'm not a people person. I'm not sociable. I have been and I can be, but not as a general rule.

I used to be mouthy. It was all to do with being a northerner and from Manchester, which was suddenly a big deal when I was in my 20s. When I read some of the interviews I did back then, I cringe.

You never undertake a project because you think other people will like it - because that way lies madness - but rather because you believe in it.

It's horrible to get a cameraphone shoved in your face every time you walk out the door.

I'm good at being on my own. As a kid, I was always in my room alone, so I have a high threshold for it. If I'm bored, I'll read. Hanging around doesn't go well with me.

I'm incredibly proud of 'Life On Mars' and 'Doctor Who.' They're just a blast to do.

Success, however you judge what that even means, brings with it certain pressures.

Critics should be to actors what ornithologists are to birds: they can write all they want, but it shouldn't affect them.

If only we could understand the language of the eyes, there would be more love in our world!

You have always known they exist. Everyone feels their presence. Few know the truth. The world of Real Immortals is about to be revealed!

Splendid architecture, the love of your life, an old friend... they can all go drifting by unseen if you're not careful.

I'm not concentrated or concerned with any other factors rather than just being able to do the best job that I can.

That makes classical music work, the ability to improvise.

Unfortunately, some of the African leaders employ various nefarious means to remain in office far beyond what their constitutions permit.

To survive, men and business and corporations must serve.

Businesses get better only when the people in the business get better.

The object of art is not to make salable pictures. It is to save yourself.

I was valedictorian. Did I enjoy going to school? I hated it. It wasn't a choice on my part, it was expected.