And then it was working with Bob Hoskins, who I had never worked with before - except radio. It was like being given a wonderful meal - full of the things you love most.

I think you should take your job seriously, but not yourself - that is the best combination.

I played Iris Murdoch, who had not long died, and I felt the responsibility very heavy on my shoulders.

Work certainly does help fill a void.

I don`t like reading scripts very much. I like it better for someone to just explain to me what it is about this story.

There is no past that we can bring back by longing for it.

Never fall out of love with life