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 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.

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

People say to me that I cant be nervous because Ive had such a wealth of experience, but I tell them that I have never done this particular part before.

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

Anything where people have to work together makes me cry.