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In television, a sitcom is probably the closest thing to what it's like working in the theater.

Sitcoms, I always figured that would be an easy gig, but man, it is not.

It wasn't until I got involved in 'Doctor Who' that I started doing dramas on television.

I don't think I could ever do a network sitcom because the humor is often based on some trite circumstance. I don't want to be a part of a show where it's mostly about coming up with the jokes.

After doing 'Doctor Who,' I'm open-minded to doing more acting. Part of the reason you do a show like this is because it creates other opportunities you haven't had before.

There are lots of procedural shows that I love, but I never really wanted to be a doctor on 'E.R.' - which I'm just picking as an example - or be on a crime procedural.

My first series regular was on a TV show called 'Starved,' which was so many years ago, and I was the only guy they brought in. So I go in, I read, it goes well. The next day I hear I got the job, and I rejoiced.

One thing I won't do in television is a sitcom. I find that world to be so neurotic and bizarre.

Sitcoms are usually given short shrift by the acting profession, but it's quite an amazing job.

As I laid in the hospital bed I started thinking that I had a show to do. I was hoping the Doctor would put me together so I could do the show.