I liked pretending to be other people: I could reinvent myself, reinvent my own reality.

I loved doing all those costume dramas. I didn't think, 'Ooh I've got to avoid being typecast' - you can't ever be dictated to by what other people think. I just do things because I fancy the parts and the directors.

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

On corsets: I said, You have got to be kidding. I am an ape and yet I am still expected to squeeze myself into one of those damn things.

I remember I did think, 'Wouldn't it be nice if Mr Right moved in next door?'

I was sad that Corpse Bride was so short. I would've liked to have had her around for way longer. She doesn't actually have that many scenes.

I'm drawn to emotionally damaged characters because there is more to unlock.