The greatest sound in the theater is silence.

Whether its Veep or Homeland or The West Wing - which is a more idealised version of democracy - people are fascinated by politics.

I suppose the most important thing is to stay interested. It's very easy in life if you get to a place where you're successful to hit the same groove on the record player over and over again because it's safe.

If there is one thing I object to, its actors talking about how tough their jobs are.

I have long been a supporter of The Princes Trust, and so when American Express asked me to launch Amex Be Inspired and help young people build their confidence and fulfil their potential, I was delighted to get involved.

Because my mother was in love with Bobby Darin, I grew up with his records playing in our house all the time.

Meeting the person you are going to be playing is very unique.