Acting is not about anything romantic, not even fantasy, although you do create fantasy.

There is as much wisdom in listening as there is in speaking - and that goes for all relationships, not just romantic ones.

Vampires are so old that they don't need to impress anyone anymore. They're comfortable in their own skin. It's this enigmatic strength that's very romantic and old-fashioned. I think it goes back to something of a Victorian attitude of finding a strong man who's going to look after his woman.

I was very influenced by the musicals and romantic comedies of the 1930s. I admired Gene Harlow and such, which probably explains why, since the end of my marriage, I've dated nothing but a succession of blondes.

I can sit in front of the TV and watch an old romantic film and be transfixed.