It's really exciting to be a part of something new that's pushing boundaries.

You can only lead if the people that you're leading want to be led.

I use music as therapy. Whenever I'm feeling angry or needing some 'me' time, which is quite regularly, I'll go and bang a piano or flesh out something on a guitar.

I did 'Little Dorrit' a few years ago; I really love doing period dramas. It's stuff like that I really enjoy watching.

I'd rather do my own performance than copy someone else's.

I've started collecting taxidermy: I've got a red squirrel, called Steve. I made sure he came with certificates so we know he wasn't just killed for stuffing.

Monday is great if I can spend it in bed. I'm a man of simple pleasures, really.