As an actor, you've got to maintain a bit of mystery and at least part of your private life, otherwise the game is up.

If I were a chocolate I'd eat myself. Seriously, we're all interested in ourselves and what other people are saying about us to some extent.

Acting can be a difficult business. When I was younger, if my mates were doing better than me, I might be a little bit envious, but as I have got older, I love to see actors cracking on and succeeding. The same goes for writers.

I can lip read, so I know what other people are saying about me - especially when I clock them in my rear view mirror.

I hardly ever go to showbiz parties, it's not my style. That doesn't mean to say I don't have a good time. I love hanging out with mates.

As an actor, you've got to maintain a bit of mystery and at least part of your private life, otherwise the game is up.

I think that if youve got 5 million people that enjoy drama and invest in characters, you must take the time to not worry about your job and getting sacked and just go for it and hit it again.