Orlando Bloom

“You don't improvise with a Cameron Crowe script.”

“London is one of the most exciting cities in the world, with a melting pot of cultures and diversity.”

“My first priority is trying to protect my family.”

“I had the training at drama school where I studied Shakespeare and Brecht and Chekov and all these period historical playwrights and I think that I responded to the material.”

“When I arrive at my destination, I like to hit the gym, as I find exercise helps combat jet lag.”

“Elves are like trees, grounded and focused from the trunk down but graceful and agile on top.”

“When you start falling for somebody and you can't stop thinking about when you're going to see them again, I love that. Women are beautiful. They deserve to be cherished and respected.”

“I'm old-school English, so I suppose I'm quite protective - especially of time. Now that I'm a father, every moment is precious.”

“Obviously I always wanted to do a contemporary piece.”

“I'm amazed that things have panned out the way they have. I always say I'm so lucky, though my mum always says, 'You make your own luck.'”

“I want to do things that terrify me, unless they're going to kill me.”

“I'm completely in love with the idea of love.”

“I have always found myself playing the hero, but I love villains. Villains have more fun.”

“There are complications in relationships between men and women. There always will be.”

“Yeah, I'm kind of fit. And I'm quite careful about my diet.”

“I'm quite sensitive to women. I saw how my sister got treated by boyfriends. I read this thing that said when you are in a relationship with a woman, imagine how you would feel if you were her father. That's been my approach, for the most part.”