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When an actor asks you to read his script, your heart sinks. The number of scripts I've been given by actors that are so unbelievably terrible!

As an actor, you want to do the best job possible, and you want the best scripts possible because it makes life more interesting.

As an actor, you work to the script: that's our main priority. But you have to be aware and look around for things that help you bring that little bit extra, that touch of realism that rams the point home.

I don't think any actor has the luxury of knowing exactly what scripts are going to turn out well and what ones aren't. It would be wonderful to have that particular skill, and maybe people like Tom Cruise have it more than most, but you go into each project hoping that a good, if not great, film will come out the other end.

As an actor, the toughest thing is being subject to circumstance. Meaning: What scripts are out there that are available?

I always find that it's when a script is not detailed, then I have to do more work as an actor.

What really makes it fun for an actor is when the script is good.

As an actor, you know there are things you get asked to do that you do quite well, with less effort.

With film, you read the whole script three or four times, and you really have a solid blueprint of who your character is. Whereas in television, that blueprint is constantly changing and adapting, and sometimes you have to take a risk.

I love an acting challenge, and I love getting to sit down with my script and do all my drama work.