I am not one of those actors who dwells on the histrionics and the subtext and future text of the character. I deal with the scenes that I'm doing at that specific time, because if I do that, they play in more of a real way.

For some reason I seem to be a massive hit with middle-aged women. I seriously don't know what it is.

Love is love, no matter who you fall in love with, love is love, it can be painful, it can be wonderful.

Honestly, the world can be a dark enough place. Light it up.

When I was younger I wanted to be an airline pilot, but that lasted for about 30 seconds.

I'm really passionate about pantomime because it is often the first introduction for a child to theatre, and if that child has a great experience at a pantomime they will continue to come year after year.

I think my biggest appeal for fans is probably the fact that I'm honest. I'm up front about who I am. I'm a little naughty. I have a naughty side and everybody knows that. But I know when to use that and when not to.