A big budget studio film is slower, theyve got so much to create around you. Everything is more complicated.

I've been aware of the work I do as an actor being directorial in feel.

I'm not sure I'm the sort of actor people are hugely interested in finding out an awful lot about.

With a woman of sophistication, class and modesty and refinement, I become a totally tongue-tied buffoon. I can't even look her straight in the face.

A big budget studio film is slower, theyve got so much to create around you. Everything is more complicated.

You're spoilt as an actor if you are in that small percentage that works regularly.

I'm happiest when I can just be a director and watch.