I didn't choose to be an actress

The funny thing is I'm not bothered or sad about being on my own - after all I've never had a husband.

Thank God we're not like America. Everyone wants to look like they're 20. In Europe we admire grown-up women; I think men revere older women.

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

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

I am pretty self-indulgent.

I don't need a piece of paper to suggest that I can commit myself.