Being A Good Director Is

I'm Almost Incapable Of Lying. I'd Be A Terrible Spy.

One Of My Career Ambitions Was Fulfilled Working With John [hurt]. I Loved His Work Long Before I Ever Had The Idea Of Being An Actor, So I Was Nervous To Meet Him. I Was Like A Fanboy, Like That Annoying Character On 'saturday Night Live'. I'm Sitting There. 'do You Remember When You Were In 'midnight Express'? Remember That Scene You Were In?' And He Doesn't Disappoint.

How Many Movies Do You See When You Can Say This Director Really Knew What Film He Wanted To Make? I Can Count Them On The Fingers Of One Hand.

The Industry Has Changed. Two Years Ago I Could Tell A Company I've Got Russell Crowe And That Would Get The Film Made. Now They'd Ask 'and Who's The Girl?' Just One Famous Face Isn't Enough Any More.

Over The Years, I Have Been Asked To Play These Sort Of Scary Frenetic Characters That Express Their Emotions Physically.