What was interesting was talking to older gay men about what it was like being gay in the Eighties.

I don't see money or a particular status as an actor as a goal, but I want to do the best work I can in as interesting a range of roles as I can.

Books are my weakness.

I'm shocked at being recognized. You go to places you don't think you would be and still, you are. Taxi drivers often recognise me... but I haven't got a free ride yet.

I don't think there's ever a right time to have kids. I'm actually pretty glad it's happened quite young.

All my early school reports from the age of 5 were 'Daniel must learn not to distract others.'

You do feel a certain obligation to shows that raise your profile like 'Downton' has. But there are definitely other exciting opportunities out there.