When I First Filmed Things, They Were

I Certainly Gained A Lot By Reading About Shanghai.

I Should Say, A Piece Of Advice That Was Given To Me Very Early On By The Principle Of Rada (royal Academy Of Dramatic Art) Which Is Where I Went. When He Auditioned Me, He Said, "your Speech, Monologue, Is Fine. It's Good. Yeah, I Think You Have Ability But You're Making It Happen. Don't Make It Happen, Let It Happen." And That's A Sort Of Subtle Shift I Think, As An Actor.

I Never Studied Anything About Film Technique In School. Eventually, I Realized That Cinema And Theater Are Not So Different: From The Gut To The Heart To The Head Of A Character Is The Same Journey For Both.

I Don't Plan A Career. That Doesn't Work For Me. I Just Have To Go With My Gut.

I'm More Relaxed About How The Editing Process Will Create A Performance And That, In A Way, Gives Me A Sense Of Freedom.