I resent almost all of the time I spend in front of the television, but I find 'The Only Way Is Essex' absolutely riveting.

I love humans; always seeing patterns in things that aren’t there.

As an actor, you get hired to repeat yourself. It wears you out.

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

What I did, I did without choice.

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

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.