Dougray Scott

You grow up a lot in terms of your understanding of the industry and how to deal with the corporate things. ”

You should be careful what you wish for, as the reasons for war get confused. One person can be very clear in their motives, but others can have different agendas. ”

What was the reason for invading Iraq' Was it a humanitarian crusade or an economic one' I would be inclined to say the latter. It was the same with the Civil War, because the landed gentry's money was being stolen by the king. ”

I try and do films I know I'm going to enjoy watching as well as being in. ”

Being a salesman and an actor were not that dissimilar: It is a good lesson in covering up your feelings. No one wants to buy from someone who looks depressed. ”

I am an actor through and through. ”

It's nice to be asked to do good projects. ”

I don't like acting things; I like feeling things. ”

I'm doing a Dylan Thomas film, Map of Love, with Mick Jagger producing again. It's a wonderful script. ”

I just love jumping into someone else's life. It is a relatively cheap way to experience things you would be too scared to contemplate in your own life. ”