I think there are definite parallels between sport and art. There's a real sense of sacrifice. There's a real sense of dedication that is needed in sport that I think you can attribute to art. I think so much of it is about bravery and courage, being an actor.

Be brave. Don't be afraid to be stupid.

I always steal a pair of socks on every photo shoot I do. It's my thing.

I am terribly clumsy, so there is a plethora of walking into lamp-posts, falling over, dropping things, and ruining sofas.

Directing made me realise what I do as an actor that's extraneous, it focuses your mind on story, story, story.

There's something very intimate about taking someone's work, turning it over and unpicking it. In the same way people have unique handwriting people have a sewing style. You do start building a fantasy relationship with the person.

As we get older - perhaps I'm just speaking for myself - we can get too cynical.