The one piece of advice I would give to any actor is, if you want to go out on the street without being recognised, without even being looked at, go out with a 6ft 8in beautiful transsexual. No one gives you a second glance. Especially when you're 5ft 5in.

My taste in the films I've taken as an actor is similar to what I'd do a director or writer: all quite odd, challenging stuff, slightly off-the-wall.

I would like to initiate an initiative - the Broadway Annoying Audience Member Relocation Programme.

I didn't have that normal teenage period when you build up your friends in your area and you have a social circle.

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

Some actresses are just insane. I've never worked with a nasty actress - they're all absolutely delightful. But completely barking.

I was very much a product of the public-school system. There was only one other kid in my class who had parents not involved in the stock market or law.