I plant a lot of trees. I am a great believer in planting things for future generations. I loathe the now culture where you just live for today.

I think it is very sad that 'sitcom' has become a pejorative term.

I plant a lot of trees. I am a great believer in planting things for future generations. I loathe the now culture where you just live for today.

With a play, you do it and it's gone. Films always date. Television drama always dates. Television comedy, for some reason, seems to go on.

Shyness is just egotism out of its depth.

I think I'm a better actress for having friends and interests outside the theatre. I wouldn't want to live my life surrounded by other actors all the time.

Everyone wants instant everything, and they want instant success, but I always think you should treat things in the arts like a garden, and let them grow.