I'm Scottish first, and it's odd to hear that I'm a Scottish-American.

I was so scared of going back to the theatre after Hamlet. I didn't know if I'd do a play again because I was afraid of the power of it.

There are some days when you don't feel like being Alan Cumming.

Sometimes people get really sniffy about the films you choose if you've done more dramatic projects or you're classically trained.

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.

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 directing in a team is a really good idea because it stops the cult of the director as God straight away, and also you're discussing things on set so it opens it out to everyone and it becomes a totally collaborative thing. And you have someone who supports you when you're feeling a bit insecure.