Benedict Cumberbatch

As an actor, you are aware of how a role can seep into your real life. ”

Our daily lives are so mundane, we get taken over by what is immediately in front of us and we don't see beyond that. ”

We're living through a time where we are fighting wars fostered by politics, admittedly not on the same scale as the First World War, but with equally tragic realities for our soldiers and their families. ”

There's a huge raft of roles that actors in our culture perform, and you can see any one of about three Hamlets in a year. It's not something to be completely daunted by. ”

Fame is a weird one. You need to distance yourself from it. People see a value in you that you don't see yourself. ”

Do I like being thought of as attractive? I don't know anyone on Earth who doesn't, but I do find it funny. ”

A woman who knows that she doesn't have to get all decked out to look good is sexy. A woman who can make you feel smart with her conversation skills is also sexy. I believe the sense of humor is important. ”

When you're a kid, 'Star Trek' is a slower burn. It's funny, it's entertaining, but it also has a maturity about it - which is its universal appeal, I think. ”

I want to be able to play trailer-bound fatties in a Judd Apatow comedy. ”

I was thrilled with how the first series of 'Sherlock' was received. It was such great fun to film, which makes it so rewarding when something you enjoy is so well received. ”