I'm only really interested in taking a part if it's nothing like me.

My auditions for drama school were miserable, but one thing I had on my side, although I had no experience or skill or training, was that I wanted to learn everything.

I like Scottish people because they feel very true. They're always level and straight. They get a reputation for being hardened because of it, but I find them to be scrupulously honest people.

I don't think the idea of working in Hollywood really exists anymore. I think you work in films, and where the film is shot is where it's shot. The studio system doesn't really exist.

I really love living in cities where the people living above, below and next to you are from totally different worlds to you.

I don't have a publicist. I don't go to events or self-promote, or endorse things, or whatever it is people are meant to do in that world.

It's great to sit and talk about the films and the people I work with, rather than where I buy my socks or whatever.

People say I have a scary face. I find that to be a mixed compliment.

You fire blanks, but the guns eject real brass, hot cartridges. They're, like, 400 degrees.