I just don't believe in generalisations.

What's difficult for American audiences is that they're used to a system here where you can get an actor for five years or even seven, and that is signed for at the audition. Whereas in England, no agent will give you an actor for more than three years.

I have derived enormous confidence from being a husband and father.

You never know people, do you? You can work with 'em for twenty years; you don't know 'em at all.

I can be as contrary as I choose.

Plenty of friendships are sustainable through dinners and lunches, but will not stand a week away. So be careful with whom you go on holiday.

The business of life is learning that you can't lay down the terms.