But when I lose my temper, I find it difficult to forgive myself. I feel I've failed. I can be calm in a crisis, in the face of death or things that hurt badly. I don't get hysterical, which may be masochistic of me.

Girlfriends are vital ... Maggie [Gyllenhaal] and I will always see each other when Maggie's in London or I'm here. We'll always make time to sit and catch up properly.

British aren't really known for their physical loveliness but firemen, generally speaking, are gorgeous.

I present the nominees, well, not me the Voice of God, for Best Screenplay.

There is that thing about not working with animals and children - I don't think that's true. Although you should never work with donkeys.

I don't have technique because I never learnt any.

I Don't Need the nicotene patch, Penny - I smoke cigarettes.