My own parents were very un-neurotic, so I never thought that I had to change enormously in order to become a parent.

Working in films, there are hundreds of odd moments.

I listen to Radio 4 all the time. I didn't go to university, so that's my further education.

As I've got older, I feel more confident in my body, so wouldn't want to tamper with it.

People who are exceptionally intelligent are often lonely because there are few people as intelligent as them. I have two little children and everyone says: 'I hope they're doing well in school. I hope they're bright.' And I think: why would anyone want their children to be the brightest? Academia is a lonely world.

If you're constantly frightened of being unhappy, how bloody exhausting must that be?

I think it's very important not to grow up with the unhealthy amount of attention that is sometimes put on people because they are 'actors'.