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Without a great man writing and directing for me, I realised I was a mediocre movie star at best.

Most actors go, 'I read the script and fell in love with it'; I fall in love with the directors.

I played the best role I've ever seen on TV or film in the last five years. It was hugely gratifying.

I was a terrible actor. The analytical part of my mind never quite let go.

I had the privilege of working with so many great actors over the years.

I was fortunate enough to work under directors who were, most of them, brilliant, emotional men.

I didn't know I was a good director, and I mean that sincerely. I had done a film a long time ago called 'Cold Around the Heart.' Nobody saw it, and it didn't turn out the way I wanted to.

There was one film that I really wanted. This was a long time ago; it was a film called 'Fracture.' Ryan Gosling ended up doing it with Anthony Hopkins. It wasn't a giant box-office success, but I really enjoyed the script, and I enjoyed the character. I got pretty close and was kind of disappointed it didn't go my way.