With a theatre audience there's always the additional sense of a sustained challenge of which I'm acutely aware and for which you need to have the tools ready - your voice, physicality, brain.

I feel lucky, happy and philosophical about it all.

I've been through some very difficult stages in my life, but I wouldn't change anything.

The only work I did for the next five years after splitting from Vincent was work I'd already lined up.

I came to Ireland 20 years ago as a student, hitch-hiking round for a week and staying in Dublin.

A relationship requires a lot of work and commitment.

My father was absent and he was a hero to me.