At the risk of sounding naff, it is having hope fulfilled.

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

I think behind closed doors people behave differently no matter what period we're looking at, because people have to stand up straight in public but can slouch behind closed doors - can you imagine wearing those corsets?

The academy awards in England; it's a classy affair as well.

In fact at home I sometimes like to be quiet and hear the sounds of the world outside.

At the risk of sounding naff, it is having hope fulfilled.

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.