My parents always knew I was hopeless at everything else, I was fortunate in that I was backed all the way. I came to it late and only because I thought there'd be loads of women and drinking!

I got a tiny part in a play, auditioned for another one and got that as well. Not only that, the first finished on the Saturday and the other started on the Monday which is like an actor's dream!

I used my instincts. It's very easy to imagine how you'd feel, actually. I just had to tell the narrative.

When you seek revenge, be sure to dig two graves.

It can be very difficult to trace your birth parents.

I don't like to watch playback. But being on the set, watching the way the camera is being moved and the way the light is being used, you do get an idea of it.

Lots of middle class people are running around pretending to be Cockney.