I never watch my own films.

I was never a hippy, per se.

I like sci-fi.

I never mind doing press; it’s never bothered me.

I do think 3D has seriously improved, since I was a boy. It’s fabulous.

Somebody asked me recently, ‘Have you done a lot of plays?’ I thought hang on. I used to do nothing but plays. I’ve been very fortunate that on several occasions I’ve had jobs where I didn’t want to be anywhere else in the world whatever you had to offer – however much money you’ve got.

When a movie is called ‘searingly honest,’ it’s almost invariably grim and demonstrates how bad things can get.

I don’t think there’s an improvised word in the movie. I hope not because I admire writing. Improvising is kind of gambling. It’s just that you’re standing up.

In life, if you have an enthusiasm for what they call ‘good manners,’ sometimes people don’t quite believe you. I’ve had that once or twice before, where they assume you can’t be for real.

I’m lucky that I get to play a wide variety of parts.