You know, this idea of going around the world imposing democracy by growing a middle-class, a trading merchant class that is independent of your faith, is a good notion, but we're all partially different - it's no good imposing systems on people that it doesn't suit.
Damian LewisI think you can't be really posh and be an interesting actor. I'm a bit of a posh rough.
Damian LewisI love going for a swim. Growing up in England, anywhere with a pool seems like the height of glamour to me.
Damian LewisOf course the lower classes have always felt downtrodden and aspired to a better life. But there is this theory that people respond to a class structure in England - there was a time when people knew who they were and knew whom they served and as long as management wasn't abusive, it was a good life for people.
Damian Lewis