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

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

Anything where people have to work together makes me cry.

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

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.

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

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.