I don’t know if anyone will ever sit beside me on a plane again.
I try not to think retrospectively. It’s important, as an artist, to look forward, always. I do try to take work that involves some challenge. If you approach a piece of work and you’re going, “Yeah, yeah, I can do that,” then that’s kind of a red flag.
I personally think if something’s not a challenge there’s no point doing it because you’re not gonna learn much.
I always think it’s a sign of a truly gifted director when they can move seamlessly between genres.
My only two constants are to challenge myself and to try not to repeat myself.
I’ve always felt kind of safe on stage, protected. I’ve talked to other performers about this and they feel the same things, particularly in the live arena. I never get nervous going on stage to do a play. Doing film or television I’ll have more butterflies.
I like being at home with my music and my books. I’ve done all the partying, I’ve done enough partying for four or five people as a young fella. But now I like the quiet life.