I feel for anybody who has that level of celebrity where you can't lead a normal life. 
I hate talking about myself, I find it such a boring topic. I'd much rather talk about other things. 
I'm never entirely happy. That's just part of my personality, and I just have to accept that. 
I'm not in a real rush to be a big star. 
It's a tough accent. It's difficult for actors who are not Kiwis. 
Most horror films fail to scare me. 
It's a great challenge to come from little New Zealand and beat the odds in Hollywood. 
Definitely, I'd love to do more in New Zealand if it was the right time. 
Alex O'Loughlin is an old friend. Actually, when he first came to L.A., he stayed at my house. 
During the shoot, when you're not at work, you're learning lines for the next shoot, and that can be all-consuming. 
I like dramatic stuff, and I have a goofball side, too. I like to do comedy and off-beat things as much as something really, really serious. 
It's very rare you get a director who's that invested in the actors. So yeah, when 'Little Fish' came around, there wasn't much negotiation! 
I think it's part of my personality - I love to travel; I love different cultures and philosophies and perspectives on things. 
I've got to say, I like being the everyman. 
I try not to invest time in what other people think of me. 
It's good to see some Kiwi accents up on the big screen. 
There is nothing I feel that connected or passionate about that would take me away from acting. 
Sometimes America gets tempted by the glitz and glamour. 
My mother was a product of World War II. My grandfather was on leave in Edinburgh when he met my grandmother. 
I just want to keep challenging myself. Keep moving the goalposts and raising my game. 
It is a little weird now, going over to Heath's place. It's like, 'Hi Heath, hi Nomes.' Very strange! 
I walked two hours to an audition once and was so sweaty that someone said, 'Oh, you guys from New Zealand don't shower.' 
I don't even know who my character is in 'Grey's.' 
When I'm not acting, I'm usually sailing or camping or exploring or travelling or spending time in New Zealand. 
Most people start eating healthy after the doctor says they have a problem. That's just human nature. 
I love new places, new people, new ideas. I love cultural differences, and I'm fascinated by the truth - all the different versions of it. 
I always intended to move back to New York when I was first there. 