Martin Freeman

"I think what 'The Hobbit' and Middle-earth deal in are quite universal and timeless themes of honour and love and friendship... so they're things that do resonate with people."

"I think people just like seeing friendship. I think people like seeing people who just drive each other up the wall, but at same time, can't live without each other."

"Like any friendship or marriage, familiarity breeds more contempt, and love, and everything."