Bradley Cooper on Oscars and Silver Linings Playbook

Bradley Cooper has been nominated for an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a Bafta

Bradley Cooper has risen to the upper reaches of the Hollywood A list after receiving an Oscar nomination for best actor for his role in the comedy-drama Silver Linings Playbook.

It is the first movie for 31 years to have Academy Award nominations in all four acting categories. Cooper plays Pat, whose split from his wife leaves him struggling with his bipolar disorder.

It is a breakthrough role for Cooper, who was previously known for playing Phil in the outrageous comedy The Hangover and as Face in the 2010 big screen A-Team remake.

He talks about his nomination, who he is taking to the Oscars and his plans to head to Broadway.

You presented an Oscar last year - what are the Oscars like?

Is that a long-standing promise to your mum?

Cooper stars opposite Jennifer Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook

What do you remember about watching the Oscars when you were young?

Was it a big event in the Cooper household?

Did you say 'one day I'm going to be up there'?

How do you feel about going up against Daniel Day-Lewis for best actor?

Are there any actors whose career paths that you have admired?

Some people describe Silver Linings Playbook as a romantic comedy - do you feel that's doing it a disservice?

Have you had any response from people who have been through similar things to Pat?

What are you working on next?

Would you make a new version of that film?

Are you planning to do any directing?

You have also filmed The Hangover 3 - is it definitely the end?