I left school at 16 but I wish I'd gone to university - I think I would have studied English literature. I had a knack for that. But I don't think you have the kind of wisdom at 16 to make that decision.

I can pretty much say all of us know when 'Downton' is going to end. This is a show with a finite life.

I took a gamble in becoming an actor and my dream job has been realised.

It's not something that's at the forefront of my mind, but I think I'd regret it if I didn't have children.

I'm going to be 50 soon. I'm single, I'm looking for something meaningful. By the time you've been single for quite a long time, you can get quite specific about what you can and can't put up with.

I think great humor lies in playing the truth of a situation.

The qualities I am looking for in Miss Right are intelligence and humour.