I would like to make it known, on this program, loud and clear, that I would absolutely embrace with all five of my arms being a Bond villain.

I don't honestly think people know what acting is.

It is better for me to serve a charity as an actor or a voice, rather than at a luncheon being just a celebrity.

You don't go to a town to present the play and have applause at the end of it, but that's benign conquest. It's a glorious way of exploring other landscapes and other cultures in a very life-affirming way.

There is so much to do on a film set. It is an extraordinarily invigorating and wonderful place to be, when things are running well.

I didn't go to drama school because, from the first refusal I then, as I said, a couple of weeks later, was offered a professional job, where I am immensely grateful to the journey.

I do believe female directors, as well as our female writer, can bring out male vulnerability that some men can't because they can't face it.