Everybody works the same, but the preparation very often may be different. You cannot work differently. You have to say the words that were written on the page, and you have to make your marks. That's the work.

I'm not sure that my upbringing has in itself informed my acting choices.

When I was a teenager, I began to settle into school because I'd discovered the extracurricular activities that interested me: music and theater.

And finding the hat, I always like to find the hat. And then props just dress the set. It's all fabulous.

I don't remember what my favourite comedy film is - truthfully! I saw Borat and I thought I was not going to be able to get out of the theatre because I was in so much pain from the laughter.

I don't need any more press. I get enough when I work, but environmental causes is one place where you can get me to open my mouth. And put my foot in it if necessary. I think the only thing I do that gives me any bragging rights in terms of energy conservation is sailing. Just using wind power.

How are we going to get rid of racism? Stop talking about it!