I just feel incredibly lucky to be employed when there are so many actors and actresses who are not employed. That's why, you know, I sometimes feel desperate, in case I'm not going to be cast again.

We get up in the morning. We do our best. Nothing else matters.

I have a completely new knee. It's brilliant. I am not feeling my age at all. I feel about 43, a willowy blonde 43 years old with long legs.

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

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

The theater is the thing I love doing most.

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