From my experience, I think that every actor has to make sure that they're in charge of their own career somehow or other.

When I am asked about influences, I always say I bow down to Fred Astaire, because when you look at him dancing you never look at his extremities, do you? You look at his centre. What you never see is the hours of work that went into the routines, you just see the breathtaking spirit and freedom.

Acting is mostly about listening. If you just focus in on what the other person is saying, acting takes care of itself to quite a large extent.

What is it about actors? God knows I get bored with actors talking about themselves.

I do take my work seriously and the way to do that is not to take yourself too seriously.

Parts win prizes, not actors.

I was 7, and I remember being given a part in a play and thinking, This is exciting.