I think comedy's something you can't learn. It's an instinct, which makes it rather elusive.

I'd like to think there'll be too much of real life going on for me to want to do much acting.

As soon as I gave birth, it was as if you understand them. They become people, not kids. You start to identify with them. You see yourself in them.

I read "Pride and Prejudice" [by Jane Austen]. I was gobsmacked by it - it's so funny and so modern. Unbelievable. You don't expect funny to come through after 200 years - humor doesn't transcend decades, let alone centuries.

Some people have a terrible stretch between family and work. It is a difficult thing to achieve.

The money isn't a lure. I've done very well out of this business.

It seems that when you get to a certain age you almost give yourself permission to misbehave and say what you think. People allow it, with very old people.