I have been illustrating Tolkien's books ever since I first read them, long before illustration became my profession.

I read the comics long before I was ever involved with the films.

I've been writing songs since I was at least 20. That's what I wanted to do before I became a model.

Ever since I first started acting I've wanted to have a long career.

More often than not, however, the person who flatly states 'Elves aren't like that!' is hard pressed to describe how they really look.... as if Tolkien has summoned archetypes from so deep in our minds that we can only recall them incompletely.

I'm the first has-been star singer ever to sing with the circus. I mean, Presley sang with the circus, but that was before he became a star.