I've got a great family and a beautiful house. I feel very lucky as far as my lifestyle is concerned. I'm not really interested in fame and all its trappings.

I like to act because I can forget about everything else.

I love telling stories. I like the challenges presented to me on a daily basis. There's nothing resting about acting.

All actors think every job will be their last.

In all honesty, we all want our fantasy selves to be the best people. We all think in a time of crisis, we will react heroically and with humanity.

I think the corruption of power is very interesting, and I think the idea that power is something that... You know, when people want power, they're a certain individual. When people acquire power by accident, they're different again.

Liverpool has always made me brave, choice-wise. It was never a city that criticised anyone for taking a chance.