Luke Evans

I don't necessarily pay extreme attention to what I wear on a daily basis, but I do love to wear something special for an important occasion or when I feel happy.

Basically, Apollo was more of a mediator between Zeus in Olympus and Perseus on Earth. He played much more of an active role.

When I left school, I got a job in a shoe shop and I used to save 15 quid a week and pay for my own singing and acting lessons.

Everybody knows about Peter Jackson, 'The Hobbit' movies and 'The Lord of the Rings' films being made in New Zealand, and to actually have been part of it for such a long period, to live there and to have friends that I will have for life because of that experience, is an amazing thing.

People want to hear your stories about these wonderful experiences you have, and that's what press tours are for.

I did use my own accent in a play once. It's a very freeing, liberating experience. Actors are often asked to adopt a different accent, and sometimes a different voice, so when that's taken away and you don't have to think about it, that's a lovely thing.

Living in New Zealand, it's like a different world - it is a different world. It's very, very cool.

Peter Jackson is a wonderful man. He's a great director. He's found his niche in life.

Everybody knew me as a gay man, and in my life in London, I never tried to hide.

I don't need to be super-ripped all year round. That's a pretty miserable way to live your life.

Gemma Arterton in 'The Master Builder' at the Almeida - she was absolutely brilliant. Ibsen is difficult and quite hard to follow, but she just brings the stage to life.

If you train too much, it can rule your life, and I don't think that's healthy - for men or women.