I've been exploring a lot of different avenues with a number of very different and very, very exciting filmmakers and writers. That's been the trip. I like to find something very, very different from the last thing I did, which might be similar to something I've done before, but as long as it's different from the last thing I did, it keeps me entertained.

It's great when somebody is able to communicate an actual shot sequence to you and you know the world you're inhabiting with that. It's literally a haunting tune.

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

I've had to learn when not to tweet. Like, you learn how to keep your mouth shut? Learn to keep your tweet shut.

I don't think many people get to play big emotions in life.

I never quite toed the line.

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