I'm not a sci-fi lover; I wasn't from the start. So perhaps I miss that passion for other worlds, other dimensions, that sort of scope and that magnitude of storytelling; that's not my thing though I meet plenty of people whose thing it definitely is.

I don't have a television. No. So, I don't watch anything.

Careers are what they are, they don't make any sense at all when you look back. We're not in charge of them.

If you're in the so-called public eye you have to watch your P's and Q's.

I admire artists who are ageing and still retaining their edge.

I never thought I'd be one of those old hams who favours theatre over everything, but I'm getting that way. Telly and film seemed more fun when I was younger; turning left on planes and washing up in nice places. But there are things that you only learn in theatre.

Coming from a large family makes you feel protected - you have friends and allies.