Read more about Alan (and see more – much more in the “sex symbol” section) on his site at AlanCumming.com.

1. The latest book or movie that made you cry?
I’ve been flying a lot recently and I always cry while watching movies on planes and while reading books on planes. I think it must be something to do with the air pressure or perhaps the potential imminent death, or else the free booze. Whatever.

I cried while watching Enchanted and also while reading The Great Gatsby, which my friend Joey had given me because we were driving in Long Island recently and he mentioned it and I confessed I had never read it. I also cried at a documentary about a millionaire going to a poor area of London and giving money to an impoverished community center.

2. The fictional character most like you?
I would like it to be Tintin, the character in comic books created by Belgian artist Hergé, because he has such great adventures (like me) and loves his fox terrier dog, Snowy (like I love my dogs) and has weird friends (like me).

But really, the fictional character most like me is Tommy, the titular character in my novel, Tommy’s Tale (a young British pansexual with a penchant for chemical and physical excess). But it is only a novel, people!

3. The greatest album, ever?
Oh, this is a hard one. I fall in love with albums all the time. Right now I am crazy about Cyndi Lauper’s new one, Bring Ya to the Brink. There is a song on it called “Same Ol’ Story” that I just adore. I really love Kate Bush’s albums, especially her earlier ones like The Kick Inside and Never for Ever. But I suppose the best one ever would have to be Trevor Horn’s Produced. He is a genius producer.

4. Star Trek or Star Wars?
I’m not a Trekkie by any means, but I would have to choose Star Trek, purely for the tacky retro qualities of the original series. I love when they hit a meteor storm and everyone flings themselves across the bridge.

I once did a convention in London for sci-fi fans (I was Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United, so I got asked to come along and sign autographs) and Nichelle Nichols, who played Lieutenant Ohura was there. I was standing next to her in the green room, getting a cup of coffee, and I remember felling a tingle of excitement. I also love that she, and other cast members, hated William Shatner and didn’t mind you knowing about it.

5. Your ideal brain food?
Almonds, or any kind of nut or seed. I always keep some in my bag for those lulls in the day. When I have to do something like sing or go along a red carpet or something scary and potentially humiliating I find a vodka martini takes the edge off in a very pleasing way. So a martini and nuts would be my brain food of choice

6. You’re proud of this accomplishment, but why?
I was given an honorary doctorate of arts from the University of Abertay, Dundee, in 2006. It’s really near to where I grew up and my mum was there and she was so proud. I was glad for her to see me finally becoming a doctor. I think despite all that I’ve achieved she would really have preferred me to have had a proper job.

7. You want to be remembered for…?
Having lived my life to the full, and being open and speaking out for what I believed in and for being kind and making people happy.

8. Of those who’ve come before, the most inspirational are?
Those who have not apologised for their difference, and fought for their rights and respect. And I mean this in all areas of life.

9. The creative masterpiece you wish bore your signature?
A child.

10. Your hidden talents…?
I have none. All my talents have been unremittingly displayed for the world to see, or guess about. But my dogs are very talented impressionists. At my country house we put on “The Honey and Leon Show” and they don various hats and props and give stunning impressions of various celebrities and historical figures. Then Leon, the Chihuahua, sings.

11. The best piece of advice you actually followed?
Always wear a condom.

12. The best thing you ever bought, stole, or borrowed?
A snow globe of Minnie Mouse. At a very low point in my life I smiled every time I looked at it. Her hands are clasped behind her back in a really sweet way and she looks so happy even when it’s snowing. I acquired it in Disneyland Paris, and it is my favourite possession because of how much it helped me when I was really down. I know that’s really corny and twee but screw you.

13. You feel best in Armani or Levis or…?
I have to say that I dress for comfort but I tend to blend both ends of the spectrum into a pleasing whole. I think it’s important to wear what you know you like and not what some magazine is telling you that you ought to wear.

14. Your dinner guest at the Ritz would be?
My husband, Grant. I am away for him right now, and the idea of a nice dinner and then a night alone in a hotel room is very appealing. I love hotel rooms. They make me so horny. And the Ritz does good afternoon tea too, so we could make a day of it.

15. Time travel: where, when and why?
I’d like to go back to 30AD and find out if Jesus was really married to Mary Magdalene. I’d ask him lots of questions, including about his viewpoint on GLBT people. Then I’d ask him to sign a written statement testifying to his beliefs about God’s children. Then I would come back to the present and show his statement to all those nasty Christians who profess that bigotry in His Name is acceptable and say ”Na na na na NA!”

16. Stress management: hit man, spa vacation or Prozac?
I think a combo of all three: take a hit of Prozac, go the spa and get pummeled, then take a hot hit man home and shag him senseless.

17. Essential to life: coffee, vodka, cigarettes, chocolate, or…?
Vodka would be above coffee, but cigarettes and chocolate I could live without. Sex, however, would have to be top of my list. Even sex with myself, that is. Sex is the best thing, and it’s something we’re all designed to do.

18. Environ of choice: city or country, and where on the map?
I’m a country boy originally and now I have a place in the Catskill Mountains that is my sanctuary. But really New York City is the greatest place on Earth for me. When in New York, every time I step out of my door I feel that I am starting an adventure.

19. What do you want to say to the leader of your country?
Well, to Gordon brown I would say “Darling, you’re great. You’ve done great things over the years, but if you stay in office you are going to allow the conservatives back into power and that would be a disaster for Britain. So resign and let one of your younger, more charismatic colleagues try and pick up the pieces and hopefully Labour can win the next election”.

To George Bush I would say, “How can you sleep at night?”

20. Last but certainly not least, what are you working on, now?
I’m re-rehearsing The Bacchae, a play I did last year for the national Theatre of Scotland at the Edinburgh International Festival, Glasgow and London. We will be doing it at the Lincoln Center festival in New York from July 2-13th. I play Dionysus, the God of wine and ecstasy. ‘Nuff said.

Source: popmatters.com

Alan Cumming
Is he perfectly perfect? No. Does it matter? No. He’s Scottish, he can sing and he can act and he looks fabulous doing every single bit of it. He also just seems like a genuinely cool guy. If you have any doubt of his hotness, you should watch the little sex scene between Alan and Daniela Sea in season 3 of The L Word because dayum!

Bryan Greenberg
I fell for this talented young man back in his days on One Tree Hill. There is some big time talent right here, he just needs to be given a few larger scale projects for the rest of the world to see it.

Butch Walker
Butch is S-E-X. Simple as that. I’ve been lucky enough to meet him twice and I couldn’t have asked for a nicer guy. If you haven’t seen or heard this man’s solo acoustic set then you are missing out on some kick ass, emotionally charged music. Stateline is one of my favorite songs to see performed live (clicky already and watch the vid would ya).

Enrique Murciano
If you’ve ever seen Without a Trace then you know why I started loving this guy. If you’ve ever seen him interviewed, especially by Ellen, then you know why I still love this guy and think he’s super sexy and just plain fun. Not only can he act his ass off and make me cry in the process, he’s also hilarious, plays the ukulele and is supposedly a fab cook.

Eric Mabius
Oh, Eric! I fell for this man 10 years ago while watching Black Circle Boys and have continued to follow his career ever since. He’s a wonderfully talented actor and beautiful to boot. If you are only just discovering him because of Ugly Betty, I highly recommend you go back and watch some of his earlier work.

James McAvoy
James is an absolutely amazing actor. If you aren’t familiar with his work yet, go forth and rent some of his films because you will not be disappointed. Did I mention that he’s Scottish?

James Duval & Sarah Lassez
OK, so this is a two for one entry but they are both just so pretty that I couldn’t help it. I adore them both, but since this is my sexy ‘guy’ list, I’ll be good and talk about Jimmy for a moment. This man really can act. I know you’ve all probably seen him play the nubile young thing in Gregg Araki’s early films or seen him play a doofus in countless things, but that’s not what he’s all about. Watch Mad Cowgirl, The Doe Boy and Donnie Darko to see what he’s truly made of.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Words cannot do justice to how talented Joey is. Watch his films and learn for yourself. You will not be sorry.

Justin Theroux
“Yum” is the first word that comes to mind when I think of Justin, but he’s not just another pretty face and smokin’ body. Oh no. This man can give some of my other faves a run for their money in the acting department. And I hear he’s super cool.

Ryan Gosling
Ryan just has this intensity about him that I love to see in my favorite actors. He’s also super tall and incredibly handsome and all 3 make for a winning combo in my book.

Scott Porter
He’s pretty. He’s talented as hell and can act with only his eyes (this is actually a rarity in Hollywood). He can sing. He can dance. He’s a fanboy at heart. He’s a bona fide geek who loves comic books and actually goes to the comic book shop each week to pick up the new arrivals. He’s also an online gamer and blogs in gamer forums and stuff and I may be in the minority, but I find that insanely sexy.

Honorable Mentions Adrian Pasdar, Bruce Campbell, Clive Owen, Dash Mihok, Drake Bell, Jeffrey Donovan, Jonathan Togo, Milo Ventimiglia, Nathan Baesel, Peter Sarsgaard, Shia LaBeouf, Simon Pegg, Tahmoh Penikett, Zachary Quinto