I did 'Iron Man' because I was curious about those massive movies that were taking over the summers every year, and I wanted to see what the fuss was about.

There are people all over the world who like to write fan letters in the voice of their pet: 'Hello, my name is Fifi and I'm a labrador and I think you're great. Paw paw!'

Shopping is a bit of a relaxing hobby for me, which is sometimes troubling for the bank balance.

If you act scared, your body produces adrenaline.

It's so rare that I get to do something in my own accent in my own hometown.

When you work with filmmakers, and it's their first film, there's an exuberance and optimism, which is quite... There's no room for being jaded. Thinking that you know it all.

I have always been fascinated by Indian history and architecture.

Once an object has been incorporated in a picture it accepts a new destiny.

There hasn't been any art yet. Art is just beginning.

There has been a change in attitude, though.

I have been drawn to stories that are attempting to turn suffering into beauty.

I'm a romantic. The impressionists have always been my favorites. I like prettiness - beauty, or what I perceive as beauty.