I just don't like boring myself. That's one of the main reasons I did 'Ice Age' - because I'd never done something like this before.

I often don't see what I've done, or I cringe when I watch myself.

Any swagger is just defense. When you're reminded so much of who you are by people - not a fame thing, but with my size, constantly, growing up - you just either curl up in a corner in the dark or you wear it proudly, like armor or something. You can turn it on its head and use it yourself before anybody else gets a chance.

I don't like people being cautious and tentative and choosing their words carefully around me because I'm a dwarf.

I always do something that I've never done before.

My favourite superhero? I have a soft spot for Batman, because he doesn't have any super powers - he's just a person. And he's pretty dark.