I care so much less, now, about going up the ladder; if I cared about the ladder I would be doing it all very wrong.

To newspapers and publishing houses I urge the use of fact over fiction, freedom of the press, and responsibility at all times.

There's still a bit of a problem, in that so many leading English roles are taken by American or French actresses.

I think work really is a life saver, because it carries you forward, which is good.

I'd love to adopt, but having a daughter, Daisy, who's in the middle of her teens, I'm now thinking: Is this a time to start all over again or is this a time to realise those child-rearing years are over?

I live quite an unsettled life.

I care so much less, now, about going up the ladder; if I cared about the ladder I would be doing it all very wrong.