Part of my strength as an actor comes from what I've learned all these years: when you play a villain you try to get the light touches when you play a hero you try to get in some of the warts.

When I was 12 I cried to my mom because I never got my letter to Hogwarts.

As a former career intelligence professional I have a profound appreciation for the value of intelligence. Intelligence disrupts terrorist plots and thwarts attacks. Intelligence saves lives.

Whether you come back by page or by the big screen Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.

Positive feelings come from being honest about yourself and accepting your personality and physical characteristics warts and all and from belonging to a family that accepts you without question.

The truth sets you free. It's a very liberating thing when you say this is who I am warts and all and then you can just get on with life. It's amazing.