I think when something is apolitical and it gets politicised, then it's incredibly disappointing.

I think the downside of the Internet is that speaking-or writing-has become the point in and of itself.

When you're onstage, you're acutely aware of the reaction of a particular group of people, because it's like a wave.

Don't you find that work, if you love it, is actually really invigorating?

Becoming artistic directors is an enormous responsibility and not one that we take lightly.

The less one can think about oneself, the more interesting and attractive one becomes.

To those who voted for me, thank you. And to those who didn't, better luck next year!