My fear of drama school is that the natural extraordinary but eccentric talent sometimes can't find its place in a drama school. And often that's the greatest talent. And it very much depends on the drama school and how it's run and the teachers. It's a different thing here in America as well because so many of your great actors go to class, which is sort of we don't do in England.

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

I believe that if you want to go make your mark on the world you've got to go out and do it. Don't be shy, be adventurous.

I don't share lots of the phobias that horror movies tap into. I don't mind spiders or snakes or darkness.

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.

When I came into the acting profession, it was quite hierarchical. You didn't sit at the same table as the leading actor. Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud... these were very, very intimidating and powerful people.

The great marriages are partnerships. It can't be a great marriage without being a partnership.