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If you want to be a legend, God help you, it's so easy. You just do one thing. You can be the master of suspense, say. But if you want to be as invisible as is practical, then it's fun to do a lot of different things.

As an actor, you always dream of having material that showcases what you can do.

I think the life of an actor is very glamorous to other people - then, realities set in.

Some people are so famous that the legends about them and the cultural aftermath of their life altogether obscure the real human being.

I've done all these historical epics and chivalrous roles, but there's an odder, quirkier side to me that nobody knows about.

That's one of the things that's great about acting. You can play all the different aspects of a human being.

In my experience, it's usually up to the actor how a character is portrayed.

I think there's a lot of mythos about what's required in acting.

I am good when there is something central about the character. There is always a human theme I attach myself to. I am really looking for something that is moving or enlightening or something with depth as an actor. I look for these kinds of roles.

I've never considered myself as a legend - just a simple man with heart.