Hugh Jackman

My father is very Jean Valjean. He's what I would call a great example of a religious person. He is a deeply thoughtful man whose religion is in his deeds way more than anything else. It's not talked about that much.

I'm an actor who believes we all have triggers to any stage of emotion. It's not always easy to find but it's still there.

When you dance, your body just wants to find its natural weight. I'm naturally a lot more Tommy Tune than I am Wolverine.

By nature I'm not a brooder.

I know I'm not known as method. By nature I'm not a brooder. What I continue to use is a mixture of the English school, which is traditionally outside-in, and the more American way of working from the inside out.

At which point should we let go and do what we want to do, and when should we submit to rules? Coming to terms with our true natures and who we really are has always been a fascination to humans. I know it fascinates me.

Coming to terms with our true natures and who we really are has always been a fascination to humans. I know it fascinates me.

I have two children and it's amazing how in tune they are with nature, with light, with smells, with time.

That's all about the natural order of things, the idea of nature protecting children but also children protecting nature.

The first show I ever did, singing and dancing, was 'Beauty and the Beast.' I was playing Gaston. Gaston has red tights, knee high boots, and it's very physical. I had headaches every day for two months.

When lifting, I'm always with a trainer because the thing that makes a difference is that last 20% in your training, and he very scientifically looks after my food as well, because when I'm going for a 'shirt off' shot, everything changes the month before, and I'm timed down to the day.

You have to eat before you train. Otherwise, that really intense training, after about 40 minutes you start to flag.