Australian Quotes

I've always described parts as tattoos. For actors our tattoos are in the form of films.

I think there are times when you walk onto a set you can potentially be either intimidated or distracted by what's going on around you.

I think the beauty of working with young people is they remind you of the spirit of acting and it's just a big play.

I guess subconsciously that all the great people you work with have an influence on you.

When I was a kid, I would do stupid things on my bike. I'd jump any ramp, I'd jump over people, I'd jump over things - always crashing, never hurting myself badly but always wanting to take physical risks.

I wanted to be a mechanic. When I was 14 I wanted to quit school and go work on my car. But my dad said Son, you shouldn't do that. You should stay in school until your education is finished, and when you're done, don't make your hobby your job.

I think luck gets you on to the stage. But it has nothing to do with keeping you there.

I am attracted to characters who think they are in control, but their situation is uncontrollable.

I've always been attracted to cars, and driving is a completely measurable experience: if you qualify last on the grid, you're the slowest, and if you qualify first on the grid, you're the fastest. So no one can say you're slow if you're fast and no one can say you're fast if you're slow.

I look my best when I take my helmet off after a long motorcycle ride. I have a glow and a bit of helmet hair.

It's always difficult when you're on a show that goes for more than a year or a couple of years.

In network TV, you have to present the box before you can step outside it.

In general, the problem in a relationship is when the couple stagnate.

I've seen the odd tarot reader and had my palm read in various countries and explained to me in many strains of broken English. Did I believe a word? To be honest, I didn't understand much, but I loved watching the presentation.

I've always been a shy person.

I'm pretty good at gardening. It consumes my time, and it feels like I'm doing something constructive.

I'm a big fan of Alan J. Pakula's films like 'All the President's Men', 'The Parallax View,' and 'Klute.' I'm a big fan of those movies.

I would love to do a rom-com, but they are not good - good and successful doesn't equate to the same thing.

I try to be straightforward and honest with my kids, and I believe nothing beats good old hard work.

I think this Occupy Wall Street thing is great. I think that is a good thing and that people need to stand up, voice their opinions, and be heard.

I think my kids are pretty well-rounded citizens of the world.

I need some challenges in love or I'm bored.

I love con-men characters in film.

I like putting my money into things like food and shelter. I'm probably a bad example of an investor.

I don't use deodorant. If you drink enough water, you shouldn't have to. I think I smell pretty good without it.

I don't like the idea of talking down to kids. I think I was talked down to, and you rebel against that.

I don't like fancy fiddly girlie stuff.

I do have a lot of Australian friends.

I cut my own hair most of the time. You just do it all by feel.

I am very straight-forward and direct. If I disagree with something, I say something about it.