Quotes from Max Irons

Once you become the story off-screen, you are less likely to be the onscreen one.

'The Host' is very much in the same vein as 'Twilight', and there's clearly a huge fan base out there. But I can't imagine myself being as huge as Robert Pattinson. I'm not sure I could handle that level of fame.

Less so here, I've noticed. I can see why there's a misconception that it's easier when your parents are actors, but it doesn't work out at all. In fact, it's the reverse.

I think New York is more stylish than London.

I always feel kind of awkward when I look at pictures of myself. Watching videos of myself is really uncomfortable.

Kindness and a generous spirit go a long way. And a sense of humor. It's like medicine - very healing.

I like reading, free diving and hiking. But my favorite thing to do is travel anywhere in Greece. I love everything about that place.

If you try to bring 'teen drama ' you end up doing nothing but pouting.

The actors I respect are the ones who see it as a career and manage to live reasonably normal lives, like Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Acting advice is a bit like your parents teaching you how to drive a car. You know they're right, but you still kind of want them to shut up a bit.

I mean, it's fine when you're a kid and someone runs into the playground and goes, 'I've got this great game of pretend ' and you play... As an actor, getting to play, getting to use your imagination and be childish - it is weird but it's wonderful.

I've got my dad's height and smoking habit. But I think I've got my mum's looks and sensibilities.