Film stars to me were always six feet four, had perfect teeth and could do handstands on Malibu Beach - and didn't need glasses

Such is an actor's life. We must ride the waves of every film, barfing occasionally, yet maintain our dignity, even as the bulk of our Herculean efforts are keel-hauled before our very eyes. [On filming MacHale's Navy]

I'll always be there because I'm a skilled professional actor. Whether or not I've any talent is beside the point.

The best research for playing a drunk is being a British actor for 20 years.

The theatre fulfills, whereas the cinema is empty.

I didn't know what types of movies I wanted to do. I want to do things that are different. I want to take my time with each role.