Quotes from Henry Ian Cusick

'Scandal' is a huge hit. I'm happy for them, but it was never a really good fit for me.

I love the sci-fi world and the way it makes me start to question things.

I think any parent, at some time or other, has thoughts of their child dying. That's probably one of the worst things that could ever happen to a parent.

I did work a lot in Scots theatre, but I was never really successful in Scottish film or TV until I went down to London - and I had to go to the U.S. to get my big break.

I was born in Peru, and we moved to Scotland when I was 15, but I've not lived here for a long time. But I would always say that I am Scottish, and Scotland is as close to a home as I have.

I would like to have a 'Lost' clapper board with the numbers and the clock at the top.

I like romantic comedies, as it is a fun and light thing to get involved with.

I swim. I do a little bit of surfing. I would say I'm a beginner at surfing. I run. I cycle. I play a little bit of soccer.

I like thinking about what could be out there, and I love the questions that sci-fi poses.

For all the creationists out there, Darwin's just an atheist. But he was actually agnostic.

My theatre background is probably more extensive then my film, and I have done a fair bit of television.

I love Terry O'Quinn. He's a wonderful guy, wonderful actor.

When I was filming 'Lost,' we'd be in the jungle. The only thing we had to contend with was the sound of the ocean. That was it, really.

'Lost' was filmed in Hawaii, so we stayed there and loved it, so we thought, 'Why would we leave?' It is a bit like growing up in a bubble, but I don't think that's a bad thing, as you will eventually get out and see the real world.

'Lost' fans were fantastic fans. I've said this before, but they were rabid, and they questioned everything - they were merciless, but I loved them for that.

I do have to go to the gym, which I don't enjoy that much.

Hawaii is a beautiful place to bring up a family.

Being in Hawaii, it's almost impossible not to be fit, I think.

With television, I worked on 'Lost,' where you'd just put your faith in the writers and go with what they're writing.

I love working in TV. TV is fast. You shoot it and it's done quickly.

I started watching 'Star Trek' as a kid.

I mean, I do wear a wedding ring and take it off when I shoot.

In film, I think that you do have a little more time to invest in the character compared to television, where you are shooting from the hip and making quick choices. It is the speed of things that is the major difference - certainly in my experience.

That's the thing with 'Lost': you can put a spin on so many things.