[Sherlock Holmes] has to understand the world. That's very much John's [Watson] influence on him. But like a lot of the friendships and relationships in that world, it's born out of necessity. It makes him better. There's a pragmatism to it. It's not whimsical or sentimental. It's born out of necessity.

I am very flattered. I have also become a verb as in "I have cumberbatched the UK audience" apparently. Who knows, by the end of the year I might become a swear word too! It's crazy and fun and very flattering.

I drive a motorbike, so there is the whiff of the grim reaper round every corner, especially in London.

I've been quite a late developer on the clothes front, but I've suddenly realised it is one of life's joys.

I'm excited to see where the Illuminati and whatever else might happen, how that works, and where it ends up.

I would love to just have the work do the talking. We're in positions where people ask us questions; they want to know about more than just the work. And it can go into areas where I've completely shot my mouth off, whether it's too much about my private life or being too opinionated about things in the world. I think the better thing to do - I've learned this from people far wiser than me - is to do very good, quiet work behind closed doors.

I've been broody since I was 12, but I can't just get anyone pregnant. It has got to be the right person.