My mum always told me I was precious, while my dad always told me I was worthless. I think that's a good grounding for a balanced life.

I started to itch to do a play again and 'Macbeth' came to the surface in my mind. I never thought I would do it in a conventional way. A sweaty Macbeth with blood on his arms coming in fresh from the battle doesn't interest me.

In my first year at drama school, I did this kids' show called 'Let's See.

Some things are just really difficult to do. That's what I find hard. I usually can find a way to do a character to make it real and work. But sometimes it's a struggle sustaining that, because there's such a level of personal involvement and personal, physical, and emotional distraughtness.

It's exciting to be with really, really good people. Some people make you feel like you've got to up your game. Working with good people is always good.

I think American actors are much more intimidated by Shakespeare.

Performing a one-man Macbeth feels like the greatest challenge.