Its the details and the human element that makes Recount entertaining. Even though we know how the election ends, it plays like a thriller. Its also funny.

If youre not concerned about maintaining an image, you can pursue roads that another actor might not take.

For me, coming to work every day has turned out to be exactly what I hoped it would be.

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.

Fundamentally, I like to accomplish things.

There are times when you do a play when you are living in the character over a two-and-a-half-hour period or longer, and you come to the end of the night, and you can feel like you were hit by a truck.

There are good people in the lobbying industry. Lobbyists can serve a very useful purpose.