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" Like every Aussie actor, I'd rather be working here; it's just we've all been forced to go to the States. Business-wise, as an actor, it's more lucrative, and there's also a lot more of it there. "

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" I've never worked out, mate. It doesn't interest me. "

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" Gabriel Byrne is just an amazing fellow and an amazing actor. "

" I learned how to deal with people with elegance from Patrick Swayze. "

" As a kid, my nickname was Tarzan. I never wore shoes, and I walked around and fished and camped out and just was a grub. "

" Patrick Swayze is a fantastic man and an inspiration to work with. He is a fearless cowboy type and a movie icon. "

" I've always been fascinated with what motivates people's transgressions and the scandalous journey into infamy. "

" I don't like to be the only person talking in a room. "

" I've been lucky to do the job I do because I've travelled, and that's probably the best perk of the job... well, that and the free lunches. "

" I've got Aussie country pride for sure. I just like where I grew up. I think you've got lots in common with the people who grew up the same as you. "

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" I wanted to re-examine stories people think they know without the rose-colored glasses of Hollywood and let the audience decide for themselves if people like Wyatt Earp were sinners or victims of life circumstances. "

" Good shows tend to be more fun to do. If you feel like you are doing something good and making a good show, it is a lot more enjoyable. "

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" I don't have a place anywhere but Australia; I just don't spend much time there. "

" I'm always thinking I'm messing up. I did a lot of classes. I can't stand being on stage or the only one talking in a room, so class really helped me deal with that. It doesn't really get any easier, but it helps you focus on the acting. "

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" I grew up on a farm. We had 11 dogs and, like, 1,500 cattle. "

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" It's embarrassing standing in front of the camera and getting your picture taken. "

" My grandparents were always farmers. "

" Half of acting is you're very intimidated, overcoming your fears, letting yourself be vulnerable in front of people and that sort of stuff. "

" I'm not drawn to actresses, but I have no rules about that. I just want to be around positive people. The toughest thing will be to find a girl who will be prepared to live in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the country. I don't think L.A.'s the place to find one. "

" I went to university for a year, and I'm not one for schooling and have no enjoyment sitting in a classroom all day and ended up going to live in England for two years, just to travel. I worked in a bar in a hotel for a couple of years and had no intention of becoming an actor. That's where I met my agent. "

" Any set in the world, I feel ridiculous. There's a lot of ridiculousness in my job. The people are the fun part. But, it's not fun enough to do it for free. "

" Religion is such a path with people. "

" On 'Vikings,' nobody's got an ego. Michael Hirst is just so open and so collaborative. "

" I got a motorbike at three; we've still got it. It was an R50. Hopefully my little nephews will play on it. "

" I'm from such a little place, most people live and work there their whole lives. "

" I'd rather be a guy that can build a house or fix a car than be able to walk like a ballet dancer. "

" It's a bit weird; everybody is trying to be different, but then they're exactly the same as whatever mob they hang out with. "

" I'm not one of those little kids that grow up wanting to be an actor. "

" I hate learning lines, so the fight stuff's always my favorite. "

" You don't get recognized that much unless you want to get recognized, like if you go to the fancy joints and that. It's like, L.A. - there are 10 restaurants. If you want to be seen, you go. "