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.

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.

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.

I do enjoy fashion - a lot of runway clothes are pretty unwearable, but if moderated, the trends can be worn by just about anyone.

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 try to be classic without being mumsy.

I've never particularly liked the idea of looking back; I'd rather look forward