Never try to be witty with U.S. airport officials. It's always lost on them and you'll find yourself being put back on the plane.

When I wasn't as attractive as I am now, I suffered at the hands of cruel children and their taunts until I realised that confidence and a bit of aesthetic care can overcome that.

I always feel like an interloper when I do serious drama. It's my own paranoia.

I believe that Britain is becoming more class-conscious, and I quake at the very idea of Old Etonians ruling the world again.

The cheese board is my big treat at Christmas that I have to deny myself during the rest of year.

It can be tough as a jobbing actor.

You don't want to be flattered and become big-headed by getting awards. But, well, I am.