If you want to act, you have to devote yourself to it. Send out letters and photos every day, work all the hours under the sun, whatever it takes. If you're not determined, you won't get anywhere.

I don't have role models or watch much TV. I go to awards ceremonies but often I don't even know who the people are. I think that's good, because then you don't have preconceived ideas about them.

Procrastination is like a credit card: it's a lot of fun until you get the bill.

I wanted to be a doctor when I was young. I also wanted to be a paramedic, but I always wanted to be an actor as well. I didn't have kids or something that I needed to provide for.

It's not just about filming, you go to awards and interviews too. I enjoy all of it, even learning my lines!

I dont know if Im a heartthrob or if I want to be one! I heard that I get the most fan mail. Its very flattering, and lovely to be popular with the public.

I did loads of student films and fringe theatre. I worked for free a lot.

I want more muscles! I go to the gym three or four times a week with a personal trainer. I can afford that now. I can't put on weight though, no matter how much I eat.

I get to meet fantastic people, and I get to go through so many emotions. For me, I have a craving for that. When I'm acting, I feel great. It's not to be famous.

I'm not confident with the ladies. I can't just ask someone out in a club. I'd like to say I'm a gentleman.

What surprises me is when people give me their mobile number. The other day, someone on a bus asked if I swear. I said I try not to, but of course I'm just a normal person.

Oh my dear heart! Be courageous and never fear to love.

Isn’t it amazing how much good people can do for each other when you give them the opportunity to help?

I've had no ­contact with my daughter for years. That's her choice. Anyway, you move on. If people don't want to bother with me, fine. You know, God bless them, and move on.

The judgments our enemies make about us come nearer to the truth than those we make about ourselves.

I mean, that's more children than died in Hiroshima - and you know, is the price worth it?

A person is the product of their dreams. So make sure to dream great dreams. And then try to live your dream.

Comedy pays the bills if I can't find a film.

Once you accept and rejoice in your authenticity, you begin to see things as YOU are. You begin to see the authentic self is the Soul made visible. Godspeed on your journey to wholeness.

On the whole, with scandalous exceptions, Democracy has given the ordinary worker more dignity than he ever had.

By vulgarity I mean that vice of civilization which makes man ashamed of himself and his next of kin, and pretend to be somebody else.