I do regard myself as very lucky.

I'll never forget anything about Middle Earth. That's part of my memory now so I won't miss anything.

Acting, to me, is being given the freedom and ability to play, and that's - that's what I love most about it. I feel very comfortable in playing, whether it be in front of a camera or on stage.

I would love to direct a feature and have Robert Connolly produce it. That would be really fab.

I always loved putting on shows - when you're the youngest of seven and five are older sisters, you've got to get noticed somehow! I did puppet shows and magic shows... even ventriloquism. My doll's name was 'Dan,' and I used to write these scripts, and my schoolmate hid under the table and supplied Dan's voice.

I have a sort of long-term plan to direct. I'm pragmatic about it. I realize I don't need to rush it or force it.

Well you just have to own it, I suppose. Own the character, which is difficult.