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

My house is very clean apart from a very small part of it that looks as if we've been burgled, which is my office.

I always try to put myself in the way of surprise as much as possible. My ambition is to keep challenging myself. I like that journey of discovery.

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.

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 always have to go out to work even if it's just a desk somewhere or an office or the British Library.

I'm a massive fan of Brit Art in general and Damien Hirst in particular. I think he's an absolute genius and should be celebrated in every way.