When I'm doing theatre, I feel like my life's on hold. Even though you might go out for a coffee, or go and see a film, your brain is still there, pulling you back to it.

I like doom and gloom with a sense of humour. Maybe it's a Scottish thing, we like to undercut indulgence with a laugh.

I never get the tall, blonde, glamorous roles because I'm not tall, blonde and glamorous. I'm more the wee, disturbing characters because of the way I look or sound.

There is such pressure on kids these days to be the best at everything.

I daydream all the time, and I like that quality.

Youth makes you brave, I suppose. When you're young, you make a fool of yourself all the time. Because of all the rejections and the criticism you get all the time, there has to be a drive there.

I'm always nervous taking on a period role because it's difficult to research - you can't observe it, go out and see it. But it's satisfying because eventually you think, 'I got there.

American scripts are usually non-stop conversation. People talking over each other. I like that.

Filming is long - you get very tired, and your skin breaks out and you get lumps and bumps. It's easier if you're allowed to have bags under your eyes.

You suddenly find yourself somewhere and you wonder, how did I get in this room? That happens to me all the time, every day!

I'm not going to get an Oscar at 30 - that's done. So I'll think of something else.

Sometimes we find ourselves wanting to impart the life of the gospel without telling a person that he or she is dead.

The punishment of criminals should be of use when a man is hanged he is good for nothing.

A long visit to a friend is often a great bore. Never make people twice glad.

There was a scene cut out of Big Fat Liar where I had to wear a dress. This may sound kind of weird, but I really enjoyed shooting that scene.

You communicate for a better tommorow, not to spoil today.

I was so shy when I was younger. When I first went to Liverpool I didn't say a word for a year.

The stars are so far, far away!

I love everybody. Each one plays the role they have to play.

The internet is not something you just dump something on. It's not a truck. It's a series of tubes.

By Heaven, my soul is purg'd from grudging hate; And with my hand I seal my true heart's love