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 always considered myself very successful even before the success of Secrets and Lies.

Anything where people have to work together makes me cry.

I always think 12 times before saying anything.

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

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.