I think that there is no doubt that every experience you have in your life, whether it's playing a character or something else, you bring that to the work.

People have really long attention spans, and they love complicated plots. TV series are giving the audience what they want.

Its a really wonderful thing to focus your life on something other than your own personal career and ambition.

I cotton to the idea that people are much closer to being flawed; they have problems and dont always make the right choices.

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.

I want to bring theatre to a new generation, using the tools available to us, including taking it out to them on film and with new technology, but that is just so they can discover theatre. I want them to come in and sit in a theatre. This is the way to plant seeds.

Secondarily, I think films that are driven by music also terrify studios.