The more things you own, the more people you need to employ.

I see that things are getting made a lot faster for less money and there are a lot less opportunity, I think, for actors. There's not a lot of work in the U.K. I mean, that's why everyone's moving to America because that's where the work seems to be. But it definitely feels like a lot more of a slog to get a gig these days. I suppose that's a lot to do with our current climate and financial messes. I certainly see that people seem to have to work harder with a lot less time.

I think it must be hard being David [Tennant]. I get a certain level of attention but - I've seen it in action - he can't move for attention.

I think people have common sense and can tell what's real, what's right or what's wrong and work it out.

I'm reading more than ever. I used to find it tedious, but now it's like my little friend - it takes my mind off things.

I love fresh flowers for my home. I spend far too much money on them, buying them almost every day.

People need help, advice and love, not websites telling you how to lose your last pound, or scantily clad, deeply anorexic celebrities parading around flaunting their golden bones.