It's a huge challenge, a huge responsibility. Bond is a huge iconic figure in movie history. These opportunities don't come along very often so I thought, 'Why not?'

I find it very easy playing Bond. I think he's hilarious. He gets himself into some extraordinarily funny situations.

I think finding the right person and being with the right person is probably the answer to most things.

When you read a novel, your own imagery is the most important. It's what makes reading such a wonderful thing.

I genuinely believe that if you want to get in the film business, get in the film business.

You get used to the rejection and you don't take it personally.

I've never really had a desire to do Shakespeare. For me, it's just too many lines.

I stopped worrying about being desired a long time ago.

I love vodka martinis. I know it's a cliché.

I don't say: 'can't do that', 'won't do that'. I've never thought in that way about work.

You need to impress me, outwit me, compete with me? Go ahead, knock yourself out, I have no problem with that at all.

The world and the friends that lived in it are shadows: you alone remain real in this drowsing room.

Who dare tries is a success, and shall master the art of conquering dreams.

You are the Energizer Bunny for badasses. -Ash

I'm learning all the time. I'm evolving all the time as a human being. I'm getting better, I hope, in all of the important ways.

I would like to continue making music and acting in projects that give me a lot of satisfaction.

When raindrops hit the tin roof it's crazy. That's a metaphor, did I lose you baby?

I believe in preaching to the converted; for I have generally found that the converted do not understand their own religion.

Instead of art I have taught philosophy. Though technique for me is a big word, I never have taught how to paint. All my doing was to make people to see.

I hold myself to a very high standard, and I hold my contributions to that same high standard. I will not accept any contributions that are illegal, inappropriate or tainted.

Teacher, tender comrade, wife, A fellow-farer true through life.