People like to think that actors are terribly worried about ghosts of other actors in the parts they play. But you just have to get on with it.

It's a real skill to be able to publicise yourself.

I'd auditioned for the National Youth Theatre and I didn't get a place and it was terrifying.

I wouldn't want to leave it so long before doing a play again, I get very stolid and sluggish if I do too much telly.

You'd never play Hamlet if you started worrying about who's played it before you.

I don't feel like a romantic lead; I guess I feel more like a character actor.

It must be odd, being recognisable. I would hate to lose that anonymity. It happened for a while with 'Spooks.' No one notices me now.