I feel like I need to start wearing a T-shirt saying 'This is not a photo opportunity'. People are so lovely but you do find that when you're out you spend 40% of your time posing for photographs.

Going out with other actors is never good; actresses are neurotic, and actors are horrendous egotists.

People in England talk about stupid Hollywood idiots, but the industry attracts some of the cleverest people in the world.

What I think improv is great for is making dialogue more natural.

When I was about 13 I realised girls weren't going to kiss me because I was a gigantic, weird looking creature from the depths. I was like 6 ft. aged 11.

I definitely enjoy an audience, when I'm performing. As I get older I'm kind of less comfortable at being demonstrative. I always fancied myself as a raconteur, but that never really worked out.

The fame thing has happened very gradually, so I've been kind of lucky.