I was always very determined, as was my husband, that we wouldn't let any of our children act when they were young.

I know some actresses who used to be older than me who are now younger than me - I don't know how they do it.

I was always very determined, as was my husband, that we wouldn't let any of our children act when they were young.

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.

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.

The things you leave school knowing - some dates and long division - so much of it has been of no use to me. Schools should teach the basics of cookery, first aid, how to look after your money and how to speak foreign languages. Useful things.

Of all the things I do, acting is the thing that grabs most, but there's another level on which it strikes me as being a little silly. In the end you're dressing up and deciding to be somebody.