I found that a bit unfair. However, I did feel quite liberated when I left. I'm very grateful to the show - it revived a flagging career, but I'm glad to be away from it now.

They must have a feeling of do or die. It is such an overcrowded profession.

I've been on the road for four years. I won't recognise the place again, until I walk out on stage.

I think I was first choice for the part. I don't know - that's what they always tell you anyway. I didn't have to do any audition for the part. Sam saw me in Dinner and the whole thing slipped into place.

I go home, I have dinner with my wife and kids, and after my kids go to bed, I'm back online doing stuff.

But, if there's any aspect of my career that needs attention, it's writing.

The retired L.A.P.D. motor cops who work set security now, all wear the same uniform, they're great guys with great stories, and they're great at their job, providing security on sets.

People assume that all artists make for terrible business people, but I'm in complete charge of my own career.