I've never done a big studio film, I've only ever done little ones.

I've done a lot of costume drama and theatre - the National Theatre and In fact, most of my work at the theatre, at the National Theatre anyway, was period.

I like the enthusiasm but not the insincerity of Los Angeles.

Even if I hadn't have been nominated for an Oscar, to have won the Golden Glove was just fantastic.

I hate that people think going to the theatre is a special occasion. I wish people would treat it as normally as going to the cinema.

Everyone the world over talks about British actors and British talent and I think thats because we were trained - until now - in theatre.

Before every performance, I think I am about to keel over.