I used to joke that one of the reasons there was a lack of classical work on my CV was because I couldn't operate in those kinds of trousers. Which is a joke, but it's actually also true - if I want to appear in public I want to look my best. If I'm onstage I like to do contemporary work, largely because of the trousers, because of the clothes. I like a decent, what we used to call a lounge suit. Then I can start to motor.

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

I like American black soul music, that was my first big enthusiasm.

From my point of view, it's very refreshing to play a regular human being and not someone from another dimension. When I say "not act," what I mean is just to be as natural and as normal as possible.

It's probably healthier to find fame later in life.

I'm not a financial expert. The Robin Hood tax seems to me a very simple and beautiful idea. I don't see the problem.

More people saw me in 'Love Actually' than had seen me in everything else I had ever done up to that point.