I was asked to be in Vogue but I said no. I didn't want to advertise make-up. I didn't want to be seen as a sex symbol.

I don't want three million people digesting my private life over their cornflakes.

Fame and stardom sat very easily on Elizabeth Taylor's shoulders.

You have to be careful not to let your fear stop you doing things. It's very exciting to test yourself.

I don't believe in expending energy on something you can't do anything about. If there was some easy way of fixing things, I'd probably do it.

Some actors get fired up by the sound of the audience. I just want to retreat.

Everything is about class in England, whether it's upper, lower or middle. Why should that be?