One of the most obvious parts of my character is the smile, and if I wasn't comfortable in myself then I wouldn't be able to smile so much.

I used to want to be a lawyer, but I didn't want to have half my brain sucked out.

Given how well the cards have been dealt to someone like myself, I think there's an inherent obligation to try to reach out and make a difference.

I was good at football and cricket at school. My dad said, 'Son, be an architect,' and I came to Melbourne passionate about becoming an architect.

My sister died and my mum was really distant, as you do - you don't expect your offspring to die before you. I thought I was bulletproof up until that stage.

I practised as an architect for 10 years. I qualified in 1973 with a fellowship diploma of architecture. World Series Cricket gave me the freedom to go out and pursue architecture.

Fame and fortune should never get in front of your passion. The passion will generate the fame and fortune, if you're good enough.

Norm Smith personally came and signed me up to the Melbourne Football Club. The fact that I then played cricket for Melbourne Cricket Club - the footy club didn't like it that much.

My father Big Max told me many years ago that 'anything you are good at will contribute to your happiness'. Great advice.

Were all crazy and the only difference between patients and their therapists is the therapists havent been caught yet.

I try and open a few doors to the mind, encourage people to embrace change and to stretch their capabilities.

Thousands of channels there are through which the beauty of your soul may sail even unto our thoughts. Above all is there the wonderful, central channel of love.

I had a crush on Percy, " Nico spat. "That's the truth. That's the big secret.

Eight shows a week is daunting, and it can be terrifying. But it just instills such a sense of confidence and growth.

It's the need for change that drives us to join forces with our brothers and sisters all around the world - but change is slow.

When you win, shoot-outs are a lot of fun. They're not as fun when you lose.

I can always tell if a band has a British rhythm section due to the gritty production.

The producers had seen "In a World..." and that's where they found me out and consequently sought me out for this role [in Man up].

I certainly can't speak for all cultures or all societies, but it's clear that in America, poetry serves a very marginal purpose. It's not part of the cultural mainstream.

I'm not someone who went to acting school - I was just out of the gate, doing it.