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.

Id never really considered film. If Id thought about film more growing up, I probably would have changed my name. I had no concept of my name in lights.

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

That global poverty would end. That people would be able to eat. It's the worst shame in the world that people go hungry.

All roads lead home in the end. You've got to keep that in mind always - in your work and in your life.

I feel that audiences are very sophisticated, and part of my challenge is to keep them engaged because they are so complex.

I would love to be a fly on the wall watching other directors and actors to see what their process is like.