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.

I always wanted to be an actor.

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

Coming back to theatre is something I'm keen to do for the rest of my life. It recharges my batteries, so to speak.

At the age of 11 I was about 6 ft. tall and my voice had completely broken. That caused problems. I was this gangly, spotty, very unattractive kid. I wasn't cool and I wasn't a nerd. I didn't even want to fit in with anyone.

I want to spend as much time as I can with my family, yet I'm aware of having to bring home the bacon.

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