I'd like to see a much more open Monarchy, myself. I used to think they were completely useless and we should get rid of them. I don't necessarily feel that way anymore. I'm still ambivalent, I still loathe the British class system, and the Royal family are the apex of the British class system.

I remember thinking, when I was in my early 30s, that this is the best age to be, and I still believe your 30s are a wonderful time.

It's great to be queen!

I have done film, television and theatre - all at a pretty substantial level - I don't think it's possible for American actors to do that.

Acting is acting, but acting is different in almost always every project, and very, very different in this context.

You write your life story by the choices you make. You never know if they have been a mistake. Those moments of decision are so difficult.

There's nothing sexy about doing a nude scene. It's rather uncomfortable. I like dressing up rather than dressing down.