No acting, no production, could take the place of that moment when you come out in the dark on to the stage and the drummer plays four beats on the hi-hat and then lights and music. It just takes your breath away. No words can do what music can.

My first major role was in a play called Through the Leaves.

No one will die if they don't know how old I am.

Death Of A Salesman is a great acting job.

I am wholeheartedly in favour of an independent Scotland.

There are many actors who'll make their living in other areas, and they'll say they don't like theatre. What they're saying is that they're afraid of theatre because they know it will separate those who can from those who can't.

I always leave room for serendipity and chance.