Christian Bale gets a thrill out of speeding on his motorbike. The "Terminator Salvation" actor enjoys riding the powerful vehicle as it helps to clear his mind of any problems.

He said: "I dream and see the asphalt speeding past me. I like the solitude of it. You're in charge of your own machine."

Christian Bale was "tempted" to take steroids. The actor considered experimenting with the substances when he was trying to build up his physique for roles in "Batman Begins" and "American Psycho."

He admitted: "I was lifting really heavy weights that I could never dream of lifting now and probably never will again."

Guy Ritchie was mobbed by admiring women at the Empire Awards on Sunday. The "Snatch" director admitted he has been enjoying single life since his divorce from Madonna at the after-party for the British movie magazine's annual ceremony.

He said: "I'm single again - and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm loving it at the moment. This is what I've been missing."

Whoopi Goldberg has defended Christian Bale's movie set outburst. The "Sister Act" star insists many artists, including herself, have lost their tempers after working long hours on films.

Whoopi's support for Christian follows leaked footage of the British actor launching a foul-mouthed tirade at a member of the crew who interrupted a scene on the new "Terminator" movie.