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I don't think anyone except the few people who have played James Bond can tell you how strange and special it is and how much your life changes.

Every young male actor dreams of being James Bond in an action movie. And that's their first role. But the truth is, when it comes down to it, that's not relatable.

I've always thought of myself as a character actor, even though I've played some leading-man roles.

Sometimes you wanna be James Bond, and sometimes you wanna be Marlon Brando until you realize you can't be either!

I see myself as a character actor, and I've always been drawn to playing characters that are different from myself because acting is escapism for me. I've never been that comfortable playing people that are like me.

I've never been one of those actors who has touted myself as a fascinating human being. I had to decide early on whether I was to be an actor or a personality.

I don't really view myself as an actor.

I don't define myself as an actor at all. Nor is that my greatest passion in life by any stretch of the imagination.

All my characters are me. I'm not a good enough actor to become a character. I hear about actors who become the role and I think 'I wonder what that feels like.' Because for me, they're all me.