People like to think that actors are terribly worried about ghosts of other actors in the parts they play. But you just have to get on with it.

I love TV and I love making films and I love doing plays. I feel very lucky to be able to do all three.

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.

As much as I long for a sort of security and consistency sometimes, I do enjoy sort of being busted around. I really don't know what's happening sometimes next week, let alone this year.

It's a real skill to be able to publicise yourself.

I think it sits quite happily with me, the condition of being an actor. I see some people getting quite eaten up with it, with the insecurities. There are times when I long for continuity and stability, but I also love the idea of not knowing what I'll be doing next - or even if I'm going to work.

It must be odd, being recognizable. I would hate to lose that anonymity.