Theres a burgeoning film scene in Romania.

Success is only another form of failure if we forget what our priorities should be.

My parents are Polish. I dont know anything about Italian-ness.

I went to prep school, Eton and Oxford. When people hear that, they think they know you, and you think: 'No, you don't.'

Part of George R.R. Martins brilliant storytelling is taking the carpet out from under your feet.

If Im honest, the reason I got into acting is not the reason Im still doing it, and if Im still doing it in ten years time, Im sure Ill find something else.

I suppose the things you remember about someone who has died are the funny moments. Those are the ones that stand out.

When you're on camera, you can't think of all the technical things.

Peter Mullan is the least method actor around.

What was he? Storyteller and secretary and doer of odd jobs, neither Tizerkane nor delegate, just someone along for the dream.

All that you areforever to Be, Is prior to...and just beyondInfinity.

He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced to invent twenty more to maintain that one.

The crucial discovery was made that, in order to become painting, the universe seen by the artist had to become a private one created by himself.

Historically, a successful life in comedy is a dream that's as equally pondered and unpursued as being an astronaut.

I usually record all through the night, but I'm known for waking up early in the morning. Even if I had recorded till 3 or 4 in the morning I might wake up at 9 or 10. I never sleep till 1 o clock.

The nobility danced for the sake of social grace, to exhibit their finery...peasants danced to make themselves happy, to escape the routine of their life, and to meet their future wives and husbands.

I like hurting little things that can't fight back

I don't know, but I think kids just want to be listened to, so I want to make sure I do that.

That's possible to likely. We're involved, you and me. I'm telling you what I'm going to do because I figure when people are involved, when they matter, they tell each other.