I think Romeo and Juliet is uplifting. That's how much a son wishes to avenge his father. That is how much two young people can love each other.

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 think if I were to go back on stage I might be in great danger of acting.

As an actor there's no autonomy, unless you're prepared to risk the possibility of starving.

Filming is so much to do with rhythm, as is music, and if it isn't there then you know in the end nobody can save it really, they can't.

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.

You cannot learn a lesson of profound forgiveness unless you understand what it is to be wounded and forgive that which has wounded you.