When I Was A Little Kid, I

If You're A Certain Type Of Actor, Then Eventually Stepping Into A Director's Shoes Is A Natural Transition. I've Always Been The Actor Who's Very Focused On The Narrative, Where My Character Is In The Story, And How I Can Benefit The Story. I've Always Had A Technical Aspect Of What The Lens Is, How The Camera Is Going To Move, How I Can Feed The Information The Director Applies Within That Move. If You're That Type Of Actor, Narrative-based, Technically Proficient, The Next Step Is Actually Not That Far.

If I'm Creating The Composition, It's Easier For Me As An Actor Because I've Just Cut Out The Middle Man. Because I've Created The Composition And Now I'm In It, I Already Know Exactly What I Want To Get Out Of It. So, Bang!

I Never Actually Expected Success, But It Doesn't Surprise Me When It Comes Because I Know How Much Work I Put Into What I Do.

In Tyranny Lies Only Failure. Empower Every Man And You Will Gain Strength.

I'm Sick To Death Of Famous People Standing Up And Using Their Celebrity To Promote A Cause. If I See A Particular Need, I Do Try To Help. But There's A Lot That Can Be Achieved By Putting A Cheque In The Right Place And Shutting Up About It.