Fatherhood is a joy. I feel very lucky to have a family. It gives you a perspective on things.

Working at the National Theatre is just wonderful. There is no place like the South Bank on a summer's afternoon.

Art is all about the experience. I could say I dont really relate to opera, but then you watch Placido Domingo, and you go, Blimey, look at that.

I grew up in Birmingham, but my parents are originally from Barbados. My dad, Romeo, was a long-distance lorry driver, and my mother, Mayleen, worked in catering.

At school, I was the classroom clown - I was always being thrown out for being naughty. Before I left, a teacher called me in and suggested I became an actor.

British people are surprised that I'm British!

Forget fashion, dress for comfort and for ease of getting through security, so no hats, belts or unnecessary accessories.