I knew I wanted to engage in the world of the imagination, but it was not economically feasible for me to study acting, so I went to a teachers' training college.

I was never that kind of star. I was never cast because I was gorgeous.

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.

Americans are very good at animating voices. I don't know why. They have a freedom with them that we British actors find more difficult to get to.

It's very easy to just shout: 'Off with their heads!' Maybe in doing that you might lose something very valuable. I would like to see the monarchy continue, but in a more democratic fashion.

Humor in a relationship is so important. Many women will say that. Some say, 'If they can make you laugh, it's the sexiest thing on earth.'

As you get older naked stuff [on film] gets easier. It's more to do with the role than what men in the audience think. There's a liberation about it.