Apart from earning an awful lot of money, why would you go to Hollywood?

I would hate not to do a play every couple of years. I think it's not me.

I don't feel like a romantic lead; I guess I feel more like a character actor.

I can't throw books away. My wife is always telling me to get rid of some.

I try to be fussy about the parts I play. I think that's quite prudent, it means you're stretching different muscles, and you're scaring yourself by doing something which is out of your comfort zone.

I've worried more and more as the years have gone on. The more you're seen to be doing well, the more stress there is. You feel you ought to consider things more, and be more fussy - there's further to fall. All these little worries.

I wouldn't want to leave it so long before doing a play again, I get very stolid and sluggish if I do too much telly.