If I could have any artist's work on my sitting room wall it would probably be by Van Gogh or Picasso.

Everything contains its antithesis.

I have quite a robust relationship with regret. You simply don't know what the alternative would have been.

I'd rather be useful than rich. It's more essential to feel you're doing something that's worth doing, rather than making a lot of money.

I grew up all over the world. My father was in the army and was posted to a new place every two and a half years. I have no geographical roots.

I wouldn't even begin to presume that the talent of an able actor is anything like the talents of a prodigious musician.

I never have time to myself; it's the one thing about my life I would probably hope to change.