“Akin is warrior or brave man”

The only way I know how to deliver is to focus; some people can turn it on or off – I’d rather stay in character.

Those films that really speak to the primal fear that we, as human beings, have about the unknown have always intrigued me.

. It has to look real. That in itself becomes challenging because you have to learn it straight away.

So, whatever initial trepidation or fear I may have had was alleviated by those factors.

A lot of the moves are split legs, and twisting fast.

My father was a lorry driver, very rarely at home.

Well, filming in Hawaii, you know, is a blessing.

You really have to act your pants off to stay alive.

Personally, I love Toronto.

I just want to keep the diversity and the options open. In terms of what I’m looking for,

Whilst I’m still young and I still have the looks

I’m known for playing bad guys, so this was an interesting departure from what I’m known to play, which is a softer, more likable, affable character.

The axe is fifteen pounds

What is a shame is that there isn’t stuff that is as great as ‘Oz’ on a consistent level around today.

As an actor, you really want to resonate with your audience.

I think always as an actor. I go in knowing how I’m going to play it. That’s about it.

God is not interested in our spiritual life. He’s interested in our life.

Even success softens not the heart of the envious.

I think every woman is entitled to a middle husband she can forget.

For nobody is curious, who isn’t malevolent.

And once he’s clear about that reality, he gathers the strength to begin to cope.

The wailing of the newborn infant is mingled with the dirge for the dead.

In this body I built a temple, in this skin I found a home.

I hold the unconquerable belief that science and peace will triumph over ignorance and war