We have to reinvest, I think, in the idea of articulacy as a form of personal human freedom and power.

The thing that influenced me most in relation to 'Nanny McPhee' were the Westerns I watched with my father. All the Spaghetti Westerns; all the Virginians; all the High Chaparrals. Because if you think about the form, it's a stranger from out of town.

When you buy Fairtrade products you can guarantee that the farmers who have worked hard to grow them get a minimum price. Fairtrade is a way of giving regular support - and enjoying delicious high quality foods at the same time.

Laughter is a celebration of our failings. That's what clowns are for. And that's what I am.

Let's stop feeling so guilty about global warming

My mother has never approved of high heels. As a result, I have never been able to walk in high heels - and they were all I ever wanted. So of course, my daughter has two pairs.

I ask Laurie it it's possible to get trained fish. Lindsay says this is how we know I've never produced a movie.