I never quite toed the line.

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

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 been a fan of directors who clutter a piece with all sorts of crazy preconceptions or weird ideas.

Everything's so accelerated now.

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.

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