You come into this world as you leave it, on your own. It's made me want to live a life slightly less ordinary.

I'm interested in art for all. I don't want it to be only the sons and daughters of Tory MPs who get to see my plays.

What makes a good animated movie is being able to balance adult and knowing in-jokes and also just out and out funny things that make all people laugh. The idea that it's actually something that will appeal to a family, that's the trick.

The further you get away from yourself, the more challenging it is. Not to be in your comfort zone is great fun.

I am also full of admiration for Chelsea Manning [formerly PFC Bradley Manning]. Regardless of which side of the argument you're on, he stood up for something he felt wasn't right. That was an extraordinarily brave thing to do, and I think he was unfairly punished for it. It's a really big deal what he did, and he did it for the betterment of all us, including the soldiers on the ground, as well as the civilians caught up in those conflicts.

The armoury of having any academic education does not necessarily set you up for being a good or better actor.

It's an interesting arc. You start with a character [Doctor Strange] who's likeable and charming but very arrogant and distant. He's funny but you can see there are massive holes in his life. It's a very painful transition and all that he becomes is tested so quickly and violently.