When I left drama school, there were dozens of rep theatres you could apply to where you got a good training.

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.

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

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?

I've made six films since I made Secrets and Lies but I still live in London and I'd love to do theater.

When I left drama school, there were dozens of rep theatres you could apply to where you got a good training.

Maybe wanting to retire is my ambition.