I always think 12 times before saying anything.

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

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?

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.

Maybe wanting to retire is my ambition.

My dad gave me threepence to pay the fine but I spent it on a Wagon Wheel