I've seen 'Pride and Prejudice' about 4,000 times. I'm not joking: I know every single line.

There are ugly aspects to every single person's character. In being truthful, actors do have to show the ugly side of someone's character. We all behave like dicks sometimes.

I'm a very emotional person, and I love feeling things, so I tend to approach things kind of openly.

I hate having to pose for photos. It's just so embarrassing. Everyone is expecting you to know what to do because you're an actor, but I haven't a clue.

Prayer is like coffee for my soul in the morning

they will give you a kiss maybe but after a while they will bite your heart

Above us, outlined against the brilliant sky, dragons crowded every available perching space on the Rim. And the sun made a gold of every one of them.

Sun must set so that we can long for its rise!

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 going to lead my show talking about my kids, but will I perhaps mention my five-year-old swimming? Yeah! I think listeners groove on that because frankly, it's genuine.

My whole back's tattooed. I just wanted a twist. I was always in punk bands when I was little I think that's where the tie comes from.

I've struggled with money when I could have had a little more if I'd just taken the damn job.

Do less; observe more; enjoy most.

I'd rather direct than produce. Any day. And twice on Sunday.