I like people to be surprised by the turn of events. I don't want things just to be pat and formulaic. If there's some sort of internal combustion in the character or a desire to change the way things are going, that makes for conflict, which is the essence of drama.

I need my friends, I need my house, I need my garden.

My phrase has always been that I am looking for the versatility of theatre in film. I think I have been quite lucky in that so far.

We're still fighting over the same issue - equal pay.

I would rather do many small roles on TV, stage or film than one blockbuster that made me rich but had no acting.

I don't necessarily wait for that massive leading role. I want to keep the juices flowing.

You cant please all the people all the time.