When I speak English, I've been told, I have this patrician way of speaking that's very irritating. It's the whole class thing.

I think I'm inspired mostly by other artists that aren't actors, like writers or singers or artists, for being so brave.

I try to make films that I find exciting. It makes me want to get out of bed at five in the morning, have my make-up done and play for the rest of the day.

I used to be so intensely preoccupied by unhappiness... now there are times where you might get down, but you can move on much faster now.

Boarding school is a wicked thing.

I'm a bit of a Doubting Thomas - always worrying about things.

Seeing The English Patient is wonderfully draining, but imagine acting in it for six months.