People think I'm thick because of the characters I play. I think I'm brighter than the characters. Well, I hope I am.

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.

Being a grandparent is whole new phase in your life.

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.

With your own children, you love them immediately - and with grandchildren, it's exactly the same.

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