I just do things because I fancy the parts and the directors.

Wear what you feel comfortable with. People say nasty things about what I wear in the street. I'm always in worst dressed lists, but you just have to dress for yourself and ­nobody else.

When you write for very young children what they want is something familiar and safe and stereotyped.

I've never had white teeth. To be honest, I've never been told to do any of those horrible things - get your teeth whitened or your nose straightened.

I don't think kids have a problem with death. It's us older ones who are nearer to it, that start being frightened.

It was a challenge to be able to create a character without being able to use one's normal set of expressions. All the rubber and makeup attached to your face left you with only a modest range of facial movements.

His mouth is a no-go area. It's like kissing the Berlin Wall.