Romeo is the most misunderstood character in literature, I think. He's hardcore to play because he's displaying the characteristics of Hamlet at the beginning, and, well, then everything else happens.
From Alan Cumming
Once in a while it's good to challenge yourself in a way that's really daunting.
My mum always told me I was precious, while my dad always told me I was worthless. I think that's a good grounding for a balanced life.
I don't feel I'm a compulsive person. I multitask. I'm really well-organised, and I have lots of people to help me.
I like working on things that are very different and that involve different disguises.
Actually I like working kind of fast, because if you got it, why bother doing it over and over?
Sometimes people get really sniffy about the films you choose if you've done more dramatic projects or you're classically trained.
I'm Scottish first, and it's odd to hear that I'm a Scottish-American.
For example, Americans seem reluctant to take on Shakespeare because you don't think you're very good at it - which is rubbish. You're missing out here.
Actors aren't stupid, mostly, and if there's a sensibility and an aesthetic that a director's going for, if you're aware of that too, you can do things to help that.
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