I do get stopped on the street, although rarely. And they always have something lovely to say.

One of the things I find very difficult about theatre is the repetition - that something can slide away from your original intentions.

The thing I love about acting is that you can bring something very personal into the open and at the same time remain hidden because you're always playing a character in a story that someone else has imagined. You're always protected.

I think the sensation of being moved by a piece of art is something that is really good for a person's soul.

I've been out to LA a couple of times but, over there, the Grenouille in me always comes to the surface. I feel completely terrified, totally flummoxed, like I don't understand what the hell is going on. I've no desire at all to go back there.

I find it really hard to say anything coherent or interesting about the work I do.

In film, I find it very useful always to do some preparation before you start rehearsals or start shooting, because there's so much that's against you on a film set.