In life, if you have an enthusiasm for what they call 'good manners,' sometimes people don't quite believe you. I've had that once or twice before, where they assume you can't be for real.

I generally do things I'm proud to be in and generally I'm in things people like.

I like being in kids' movies, and I like being in family movies.

My dad had a personal style which was very attractive. It was quite reserved and quite elegant, and it was infectious.

Often in America people would assume that [as an English actor] you've had some sort of deep, classical training, or that you're a Shakespeare enthusiast. I have zero interest in me performing Shakespeare.

I got briefly mistaken for someone who might be good in bed, which was very, very good.

All actors who have been around for a long time, which I have, and have been skint for long periods, which I have, find it difficult to turn down jobs. If I turn anything down my stomach turns over. I feel sick. It feels like gambling.