It's not so much the dressing up, but I love the idea of moving and existing in a different time.

Having children with someone is the real bond.

I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are successful and have a family. Women are nearly always seen as victims.

It's not so much the dressing up, but I love the idea of moving and existing in a different time.

Judi Dench and Ian McKellen taught me how to work hard and respect the theatre.

Exposure makes you famous, not just good work. Famous is being plastered everywhere.

You can be revered for all sorts of qualities, but to be truly charismatic is rare. Elizabeth Taylor was, for me, one of those rarities.