For me, acting is a series of impressions rather than trying to find one line through to the end, which risks becoming more of a presentation.

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.

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

An actor has power, and their power is very simple: it's the power to say no.

Villains are often attractive.