In fact at home I sometimes like to be quiet and hear the sounds of the world outside.

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.

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

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

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 like the enthusiasm but not the insincerity of Los Angeles.