One of the big, most underlying messages for me is celebrating beauty that is not typical.
Certain directors are known for a certain kind of beauty; it becomes their signature.
Acting is really about having the courage to fail in front of people.
I have no physical courage, I've asked for a double.
I've always been attracted to films which explore the qualities of courage.
You have to do what you need to do as an artist. You have to have that courage.
Real courage is knowing what faces you and knowing how to face it.
If I get a chance to act, I will act. And then I'm usually the happiest person around.
Thinking of Plan B muddies up your chances of succeeding at Plan A.
Just keep taking chances and having fun.
I just have to take my chances like any other composer.
We got a chance to go and play in some places that the usual European tour by an American band didn't go to.
When you have a chance to play a character people can relate to, it's rewarding.
Portraying emotionally ill characters gives me the chance to really act.
I always loved having the chance to disappear in a story. I always was kind of obsessed with that.
I never thought I'd get a chance to do what I'm doing. It's such a dream.
To get to do a West End play is once in a lifetime chance.
It's been a struggle for me because I had a chance to be white and refused.
If you give an audience a chance they will do half your acting for you.
If you're lucky, and not a lot of actors are these days, you get the chance to create a character.
Don't ever try and be like anybody else and don't be afraid to take risks.
