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.

Villains are often attractive.

I am wholeheartedly in favour of an independent Scotland.

I always leave room for serendipity and chance.

In every area, we seem to have thrown everything away and embraced reality television. Its nauseating, programme after programme.

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

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