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“I can honestly say I've never chosen a film because where it's shot is convenient.”
“For me, London is and always will be home.”
“I live in London and I love living in a gun free environment and long may it continue.”
“I go off and make movies; I come home, and I'm a dad and I hang with my girls.”
“I actually really love working with young actors because they're so responsive and instinctive, and it's a much less honed craft that they're employing.”
“There's something to play if there's conflict going on. Whatever that conflict is, that's where drama is; if the character is grappling with something you've got something to play, there's layers to it.”
“I couldn't bear a marriage in which one partner hinges on the other.”
“When you are shooting action, there is a satisfying thing because your objectives are very clear.”
“There's certainly a huge element of luck in me ending up where I've ended up.”
“I feel for those 19-year-olds who get thrust into the limelight that young.”
“Parenthood and family come first for me, and when I'm not working I'm cool with the Teletubbies.”
“I like to play characters that are convincing, that aren't just straightforward and nice.”
“I'm not the kind of actor who goes into exhaustive research for each role.”
“The sexiest part of the body is the eyes. That's what I believe.”
“I had to ride a horse once. In 'King Arthur.' I said I could ride, but I had to call for lessons on the day the deal was signed. I started out on this little chunky thing and slowly moved up. It was months of work.”
“I think it's dangerous to get into ideas of planning careers.”
“There's not a big gun culture in England at all still.”
“I never really look at life and worry about missed opportunities.”
“A room full of great sportsmen is so much better than a room full of actors.”
“After drama school I did a seven-month tour of Europe performing in 'Romeo and Juliet.' I played Romeo.”