I'm sure I wouldn't have been asked to judge the Man Booker if it weren't for 'Downton.'

There is great worth in holding universal truths and timelessly beautiful words in your heart, which will stay there forever, infusing your thoughts and speech.

Books are my weakness.

I'm a huge fan of Eighties music.

It's nice to get your glad rags on for awards like the Baftas, but it doesn't happen all the time.

"I've never see you do something like this before and I'd love to see you try." For a young actor, that's about the most exciting thing that anyone can say to you.

I haven't done as many films as I would have liked.