It's funny how a film about a murderous old English toff can help you.

We've all got a black book of missed opportunities.

I do always like to do things I haven't done before, so I'm always looking out for things in a different genre, or a different sort of character.

I like being able to go to the supermarket and go on the Tube and have an ordinary domestic life. I'd hate to have to protect myself. I'm quite lucky that I can carry on without any intrusions. I don't get given a hard time by anyone.

I'm not that comfortable with actors receiving honours, partly because I think they ought to go to those who really help others.

A make-up artist I know polished her Oscar and it lost its lustre. But if you don't polish it, it doesn't tarnish.

I never was a great Thatcher fan, and it wasn't a sad day in my life when she resigned.