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.

It must be odd, being recognisable. I would hate to lose that anonymity. It happened for a while with 'Spooks.' No one notices me now.

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

What's exciting is there's a curtain that divides the audience from this other world. You want to see behind.

I'd auditioned for the National Youth Theatre and I didn't get a place and it was terrifying.

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

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.