Reporters tend to launch on what seems to be the clearest, most stark aspects of someone's life in terms of an interview.

My music tastes are often 20 years behind.

It's a strange thing, but you get this click in your brain; the wonderful feeling that the entirety of a character is suddenly available and accessible to you.

Steve MCQueen created an entire family to tell one man's tale and I am delighted that so many of this family have also been recognised today. I am hugely grateful to the Academy for this great honour, and, of course, to Solomon Northup for sharing his story through his breathtaking book.

I think fear is a very healthy motivator.

I wouldnt be the same actor if I couldnt do theater.

Working in this industry, I do feel that science and creativity turned out to be a very useful combination for me.