You have to always be ready, always be alive, and always be willing to move in a new direction.

The process of doing a play is an organic one and the process of doing a film is totally un-organic.

I couldnt imagine something asking as much of me as House Of Cards. Its a great warm-up for coming back to the screen.

Talent is only interesting if it's challenged.

Audiences grew to like this duality of feeling, where youre both championing a character and youre revolted by them.

There are ways in which you can make sure that even if people come to the theatre because they know an actor or actress, by the end, theyve forgotten that, and they leave going, Wow - what an amazing play.

Am I now supposed to go on Oprah and cry and tell you my deepest, darkest secrets because you want to know?