The last time I was on a small set would've been probably My Left Foot.

For as long as I can remember, the thing that gave me a sense of wonderment and renewal... has always been the work of other actors.

At some point in your life, if you're lucky, you get to design the way in which things evolve.

You don't merely give over your creativity to making a film - you give over your life! In theatre, by contrast, you live these two rather strange lives simultaneously; you have no option but to confront the mould on last night's washing-up.

I like things that make you grit your teeth. I like tucking my chin in and sort of leading into the storm. I like that feeling. I like it a lot.

I live in a landscape, which every single day of my life is enriching.

I have a strange relationship with time. I'm not aware of it passing.