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I actually don't mind rats at all. I kind of think they're quite cute, but that's just me.

Rodents can come across as being quite vacant in the personality stakes.

I hate to witness animals in captivity - or see circus elephants paraded down the streets. When animals are caged, it's a loss of what they are.

Once you have an animal, you have to commit to it. They need a sense of freedom, but, of course, they must have some boundaries. I am against hitting them though; just send the vibe and that will do it.

In most countries, it is possible to visit zoos and see bored animals pacing back and forth in cages, with nothing to do but wait for the next meal. Circuses are even worse places for animals. Their living conditions are deplorable, especially in travelling circuses where cages have to be small so that they can go on the road.

I always play these rodent type characters - skittish and hyper like a chipmunk. It's a complete act though. I'm a very normal person.

With every animal, you have to build its confidence around people because people do some crazy and stupid things.

You can't go into the cage and not love it, and you can't go in there unprepared. You have to prepare.

Nothing heightens chaos more than a berserk wild animal right in the middle.

Sometimes it seems the whole purpose of pets is to bring death into the house.