Russell Crowe

I got a guitar when I was six and, instead of learning other people's songs, started to try to write my own, even at that young age.

Like everyone else, I've had moments when I've felt that I've been losing my grip.

I'm a virtuoso in my job in that there's not an actor I can't go into a scene with and be absolutely confident that, whatever is required of my character, I can do it.

Reality is, I'm an actor and an entertainer, and I really wouldn't know what to do with another profession.

People say, 'Surely there's the right reasons for going to war?' And my perspective is, 'Surely there's a better way of asking that question?'

South Sydney is a very complicated and wonderful place. You have some of the most expensive bits of real estate in the country and a large percentage of government housing.

I don't really take vacations because when I'm working, it's usually in a far-flung, exotic place somewhere. But I have a farm in Australia I like to go back to when I'm at home and not working.

There's nothing like sitting back and talking to your cows.

My kids are being raised in a much more affluent environment than was mine. My wife and I talk about that all the time because neither of us had this kind of experience.

From a young kid, I was quite interested in religion.

When I was a little kid, I used to really embarrass my parents.

Swallow My Gift' is all about music being its own reward. I don't do it to become more famous; I don't do it to make money. I don't do it from an ego-driven point of view.