My parents were not theatrical at all.

I think all good writing is a struggle. To write as well as you feel you can has to be a struggle, almost by definition, because you could always improve.

An actor's job is about putting across the author's intention; I don't think of myself on the same level as a creator.

It makes me upset, if not angry, when people assume that there can be no morality without a religious framework. If there's a moral framework without all that religious stuff, it's more valuable.

I'm a creature of habit, so I like going to boutiques, rather than larger stores, where I know I'll find something that suits me every time.

I try to be classic without being mumsy.

The rehearsal time is almost my favourite part of being an actress, particularly if you're working on a play that hasn't been done before.