One longs for a director with a sense of imagination.
I was 7, and I remember being given a part in a play and thinking, This is exciting.
I have this feeling that if I could sort out what's on my dining room table, everything would fall into place.
Being on the stage in New York is always exciting because you feel like you're part of the life of the city.
I think every English actor is nervous of a Newcastle accent.
So you can't judge the character you're playing ever.