Thanks to a Crowe Fan -- Newsweek April 5 international edition:

Q&A: PAUL BETTANY
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You married Jennifer Connelly. Ever look at her and think, "How did I manage to snag this gorgeous creature?"

No, that's probably how she looks at me. She's very plain. It's all makeup.

Did you get seasick shooting "Master and Commander"?

No, I'm so sorry, it would have been a much better story if either Russell or myself did. But a third of the cast and crew did, so that's enormously entertaining.

Did Russell Crowe ever get drunk and pick a fight with you?

I never once saw him get into a fight or have a row with somebody. I would love to find out where these stories come from, to be honest.

I read that you like to swear a lot.

I do swear a lot. It probably shows an enormous lack of vocabulary. I suppose I'll never be truly chic. But you know, f--- those people.

Why are English people so self-deprecating?

It's more pleasant than someone singing their own praises.

What's your next movie?

I'm giving up acting. I can't be bothered at the moment. I genuinely can't find anything I really want to do.