I feel an enormous responsibility to bridge the gap between England and America, and be a sort of very quiet ambassador for my country to try to sort of do a "hands across the water" thing where they understand England and English people understand Americans. I adore America.

It's all about giving back, helping people and encouraging people. I love to do that.

Can I give them what they think they're going to get from me? That's always the big question.

I don't think today's younger audience... would even know what 1920s musicals were like.

Sometimes I'm so sweet even I can't stand it.

I've been blessed to be at the right place at the right time.

The anateur works until they get something right. The professional works until they can't go wrong.