"When I was at drama school in the U.K., I was there for two and a half years, and we did one week of television and film. It's right before you leave. It's like, 'We've taught you Chekhov and Shakespeare; you are likely to be in a washing-up soap-liquid commercial.'"

"You're always concerned for your character. You should be."

"When somebody says, 'Action,' I act. When they say, 'Cut,' that's my job. I've done it."

"I think the level of devotion some sci-fi fans display turns other people off."

"Study until twenty-five, investigation until forty, profession until sixty, at which age I would have him retired on a double allowance."

"I didn't take the typical path and go to college after high school. Instead, I saved up money from teaching dance classes and moved to L.A. But my family was so supportive - I never felt pressure from them. It's crucial to find a support system, even if it's not your family."

"It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education."

"The most important loan to pay is your student loan. It's more important than your mortgage, car and credit card payments. You cannot discharge student loan debt in the majority of cases."