If I say often enough that I'm going to be in 'King Kong,' I'm hoping that Peter Jackson will take the hint.

Anyone who thinks Peter Jackson would fall for market forces around him rather than artistic integrity doesn't know the guy or the body of his work.

People who are truly horrible are often the most interesting people in the room. You look at them and just say, 'Why?'

I've often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer in the front saying, 'This is fiction.'

Before acting, I wanted to become a journalist. I also toyed with the idea of being a chef - but that's only when people asked me what I wanted to be. In fact, I always used to say I wanted to be an actor, but I didn't ever believe that I was good enough to be come one.

I often get mistaken for Dumbledore. One wizard is very much like another.