I Struggle To Learn By Rote. I've

I'm Not Loyal To One Genre. I Want To Mix It Up.

I'm Aware Of The Power Of Looks. I've Wanted To Play Roles That Have Gone To Much Better-looking People And You Just Think 'oh Well, That's The Pin Up Guy's An Actor Like My Friend James Mcavoy, Who's Gorgeous On Screen. I'm Not That. But At Least I Don't Have To Worry About Taking Precious Care Of My Face Because It's My Commodity. That's A Great Freedom. I'm Not Afraid Of Being Heinous For The Sake Of A Part

[while Voicing Cartoons] You Have To Lose Your Sanity And Inhibitions And Any Kind Of Dignity And Just Throw Yourself Around A Bit.

Cumberbatch - It Sounds Like A Fart In A Bath, Doesn't It? What A Fluffy Old Name. I Can Never Say It On A Monday Morning. When I Became An Actor, Mum Wasn't Keen On Me Keeping It.

The Number Of People My Age, Younger Now, A Whole Generation Younger, Who Are Fiercely Bright, Over-educated, Under-employed And Who Are Politicised And Purposeless Really Upsets Me. It's Soul-destroying.