I can feel the 60S looming. In my profession, I've just moved along with my age. By thinking in decades, rather than whether someone's 42 or 47, you can give yourself a whole 10 years to turn yourself around in.

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

I don't regret the passing of time. I try to live in the present, which should mean my life's full.

However successful you are, there is no substitute for a close relationship. We all need them.

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

Truly charismatic people, in my experience, dont come along very often.

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