Ewan McGregor

When I was a kid I was much happier watching old movies than kids' TV, and I ended up watching all the old Ealing comedies. ”

The other two things are... well, I had a huge appetite for old black and white movies on BBC 2. At the weekends they used to run matinees, and the more romantic the better. ”

Ultimately, you have to not worry about people thinking you should have played him differently. You're the one playing the part so it has to be yours. ”

You can be playing a line some way and the director wants you to change that, or you can disagree. But I always think that the creative conversation between director and actor is what leads to good work. ”

It's not my job to try and alter the director's style - he's in charge, and I'll always give him my trust. ”

I find politicians so desperately boring. I don't trust them and don't believe in them. ”

The thing about parenting rules is there aren't any. That's what makes it so difficult. ”

For all of the hurtling towards climate change, there's also a lot more understanding of it than there was when we were kids. They don't call environmentalists tree huggers any more, so there's hope! ”

I think rehearsal can be important if it's done in a way that works. Often, rehearsal can be a waste of time. ”

I'm just looking for that moment to drop my Jedi knickers and pull out my real light saber. ”