I have a daughter, and fairies meant a lot to her growing up.

I think parenthood is a wonderful balancing act. On the one hand, you want to spend as much time with your children as possible. On the other hand, you want to set an example for them to see that you're fulfilled in your life and in your work.

As a general thing, I've always been drawn to characters who appear to be one thing on the surface, but are actually something else underneath.

I suppose I've got a reputation for playing quite extreme characters and making them quite believable.

No matter how difficult things are, and no matter how much grief and loss there is, you can turn it into something positive.

A lot of the times when I've auditioned for parts in America, the answer is, 'Sorry, we need a bigger name.'

In terms of how prudish Americans were in the '40s and '50s, I have absolutely no idea. I do know about the character that I play. And I don't think it's about being prudish. I think it's about trying to balance a sense of control in this man's life.