I’m potentially worth a lot of money, but I’ve got to go and make something that’s worth a lot of money.

I find it very easy playing Bond. I think he's hilarious. He gets himself into some extraordinarily funny situations.

I think finding the right person and being with the right person is probably the answer to most things.

When you read a novel, your own imagery is the most important. It's what makes reading such a wonderful thing.

I genuinely believe that if you want to get in the film business, get in the film business.

You get used to the rejection and you don't take it personally.

I've never really had a desire to do Shakespeare. For me, it's just too many lines.

I stopped worrying about being desired a long time ago.

I love vodka martinis. I know it's a cliché.

I don't say: 'can't do that', 'won't do that'. I've never thought in that way about work.

You need to impress me, outwit me, compete with me? Go ahead, knock yourself out, I have no problem with that at all.

Fire does transform, but the fire within is always better than fire beneath!

Make space in your life for the things that matter, for family and friends, love and generosity, fun and joy. Without this, you will burn out in mid-career and wonder where your life went.

Happiness is the only thing that multiplies when you share it.

When I'm in good form there are chances that rivals will worry more about you more than you about them.

When I have a low budget I always try to make it a lesson in economy.

Not only are love and hate such closely related emotions, but it's a lot easier to hate someone you've cared about than someone you never have.

My first album is a lot of my personal experiences. I wanted people to relate to what I've been through.

I've never been driven by fame or money or anything like that. It's never been part of my psyche.

You have to know when to be arrogant. You have to when to be humble. You have to know when to be hard and you have to know when to be soft.

I had to be at least 8 or 9; I was listening to everything on the radio. You name it, I heard every song.