I don't really have an image of myself. Now, is that true? Well, maybe I do and it's different, which is why I get shocked when I see how other people experience me. I see myself primarily in a domestic setting.

I used to suffer from excessive pride. Well, I got over that one.

I've always kept fit but I've been doing gym and yoga and will be throwing my stilettoes away for a while!

I've never been married and I've no more desire to be married now than I ever have. I hate bureaucracy and I am not religious.

The thing about doing anything artificial to your hair is that you have to look after it. So you're always vulnerable to the weather and time

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

The wonderful thing about acting is you move along with your decade. The older you get, the more interesting the parts you get to play and you bring more of your personal experience to the part