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There has to be something that I like about a character for me to be able to play him.

I just play him as myself, I don't ease myself into any role really. I stick a beard on and play me.

I've probably got lots of heroes. One is a chap called Charles Campbell - he is a wonderful chap. We cooked together in a nightclub in Notting Hill. He told me brilliant stories of food and life and generally put me on the right track.

The reluctant hero is always fun to play.

The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players.

I play a huge variety of roles.

Every character I play has to be the hero of his own story, the way we're all heroes of our own lives.

I've always had an incredible interest in the villains, which are a lot more fun to play.

I've actually met quite a few of my heroes from the past.