Batman is his hidden, demonicrage-filled side. The creature Batman creates is an absolutely sincere creature and one that he has to control but does so in a very haphazard way. He's capable of enacting violence – and to kill – so he's constantly having to rein himself in.
"Bale on Batman", The Arizona Republic, 10 June 2005.
I acted like a punk. I was out of order beyond belief. I make no excuses for it.