Julian Fellowes doesn't come to the set, except maybe once every six weeks, for whatever reason. He's not a producer, in that sense. But if you write him a one-line question, he'll write you a three-page answer.

I had girlfriends, but settling down was the last thing on my mind.

I certainly couldn't run a big country house, nor could I organize the greatest show on earth.

To go to the White House is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In fact, the building is not that big.

I have an excellent internal compass.

Julian Fellowes doesn't come to the set, except maybe once every six weeks, for whatever reason. He's not a producer, in that sense. But if you write him a one-line question, he'll write you a three-page answer.

I always try to look for the best in most places.