Sometimes you can't help but pay attention to what is written about you. You are trying not to because it's generally not constructive, it can be very funny, in which case it's fine to pay attention to it if you're going to laugh about it. But if it's going to get you angry then it's a pretty pointless waste of energy, so I try and be selective about what I take an interest in about myself.

Directing is more what I would like to get into eventually. Frankly, I feel like it would be a waste if I didn't because I've spent so much time on film sets, and I know how they work, and I love them, and I love leading them. I would like to do that as a director definitely.

I think being on a film set for such a long time made me a technical actor without realizing it.

I feel very English in a suit. There's something about being in a suit abroad, particularly in America, that feels empowering.

Working hard is important. But there is something that matters even more, believing in yourself.

My parents were what I like to call proper musical fans. Lots of Sondheim was played in the car.

I'm an atheist, but I'm very relaxed about it. I don't preach my atheism, but I have a huge amount of respect for people like Richard Dawkins who do.