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I look back on my life and have to face the fact that I have been narcissistic and selfish.

I've always been a narcissist.

I had a somewhat charmed life. I was brought up at the BBC. I did meet so many people cleverer than myself in those years. Often, I was slapped down and made to feel not good enough.

I was raised to sense what someone wanted me to be and be that kind of person. It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else's eyes.

I was a young, new, hot star, and I had this unbelievable arrogance. As time went on, the strident narcissism and arrogance slowly diminished. But I was definitely there. I'm older now. And a big crybaby.

I was raised to be charming, not sincere.

I learned compassion from being discriminated against. Everything bad that's ever happened to me has taught me compassion.

No one has probably helped me more with my narcissism than my dog.

I found out that people are incredibly compassionate and kind. It really changed my view of the world.

I'm a pretty tough guy, you know. I'm a pretty hard man. I've got a lot of compassion, but I don't waste time with people.