You can't converse with Alzheimer's sufferers in the way you do with others; the dialogue tends to go round in circles.

I'm fascinated by politicians, because I suspect the huge majority of them go into it full of ideas and for the best possible reasons but end up being hijacked.

I never have liked detective dramas. I try to watch all of them to see what's going on, but I don't like them.

I'm very good at being out of work.

Walking is my main method of relaxation. I don't go over my lines or try to solve the world's problems, I just enjoy the scenery and the wildlife.

The more telly you do, the more it feels like a factory.

I wanted to be a stage actor but I got stuck on television. It took a couple of years to get used to.