He has been frequently described as a recluse, and he is, but only when compared to his fellow film stars. Apart from when he is doing an Award circuit or when you are surfing YouTube, you will never see him on a TV show doing an interview, rather, he can be found in the hills of Northern Ireland, fishing or walking or at his local movie theatre, crying at a film (hes a soppy Joe when it comes to a sad movie). Given that he remains out of the light, it gives him more time to connect with the world and to remain free from gossip, because how many times do you see inane headlines in The Sun with the titles: Daniel Day-Lewis in Sexting Scandal? Never, and even if you did you wouldnt be interested because the texts would be signed as Abe Lincoln or Bill the Butcher in boring nineteenth century-speak.