I'd rather do a part because I want to, not because great things are expected of me.

I wanted to be a set designer when I was young.

I started off as a theatre designer, and by some extraordinary circumstance I saw something in Stratford-upon-Avon, and realized that that's the kind of design I want, but also that that's the kind of designer I'll never be.

The more I do, the more frightened I get. But that is essential. Otherwise why would I go on doing it?

Every experience that you experience yourself you use, because that's our craft.

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

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.