I've had that experience of not liking people very much, but having tremendous respect for them.

My first job was a Greek tragedy, and ever since, one job just seemed to roll onto the next. I've been terribly lucky.

I read a lot of heavy literature when I'm on set, so on holiday I want to indulge in something light-hearted.

I think it's always easier to play parts that you have something concrete that you can relate to.

I am often lost in my own world, with a frown on my face.

I loved watching theatre, and film, and television. It was a fantastic outlet and my favourite thing to do. I can't remember the decision. It just felt like a completely natural thing... I just completely felt drawn into it and seduced by it all. I found myself going into it.

I think Brits probably feel that Americans are more like us than vice-versa, if that makes sense. Because we get everything American over here in Britain, but yet there are things which are staunchly English that you guys don't have.