If you stick with a vision, it might not all work, but some of it will be absolute genius. To me, 15 minutes worth of absolute genius in a film is so much better than two hours of mediocrity. I would rather pay to see something different like that.

I haven't played a lot of wallflowers but I have played women who have been vulnerable.

My experiences in film and theatre in the States have been much more rigorous-in England there's an environment of, Let's try this.

The roles for women in theatre are much better than they are in film.

I had a great time in my youth and I still feel youthful. I've no desire to look as though I'm in my 20s.

I'm so lucky to have a career in my fifties. And to still have the desire to do it. I don't think about retirement.

Your dressing area should be your private space.