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

Im more keen on the person Im involved with showing me his commitment rather than going through a marriage to display commitment to the world.

Theatre is a sacred space for actors. You are responsible; you are in the driving-seat.

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

In many ways, when you're young and sexy, it's very annoying to be whistled at and to have someone always trying to attract your attention, but now when it happens I find myself registering the fact almost warmly.

You seldom get that in film where you're lucky if you get any say at all in the final cut.