I'm a lazy creature when I'm not acting.

I have a lot of mirrors around my house, not because I like to look at myself, but because I like the light and perspective they bring to a room.

In my life, things have happened to me. I've never felt I was controlling anything.

My sons are precious to me and I have tried incredibly hard to strike the right balance between work and home life while being acutely aware that I haven't always got it right.

My father was an inspiration to me; I made a few movies with him and I loved working with him. Everything about him - his whole approach to work, as well as his love, enthusiasm and respect for it and other people in the business - was inspiring. I was very lucky to have him as a role model.

Do I think I'm under-educated? Academically, absolutely. I never took any exams, no O- or A-levels.

I have a horror of being in confined spaces. Potholing is my idea of hell.