As actors, you play people who are not yourselves!

You have to have sympathy for and an empathy with a character in order to play them.

I think as an actor you're used to having to travel, so wherever the work, is you're willing to go.

It's beneficial to play against your type; to be chameleon-like.

I'd love to work in the States; I'd love to work anywhere where you get a good script and a good part to play. But I do love British film as well.

Playing a plainer role means everything is dependent on the credentials of the actor, not the fact that they are as pretty as Julia Roberts. People start to look at their talent rather than their appearance. And playing the ugly part often means less time in the make-up chair, which is a great benefit on set.