You can't look at people being crucified. Even if you know it is just pretend.

You can't look at people being crucified. Even if you know it is just pretend.

You don't go to a comedy and try to laugh. You laugh in spite of yourself. You don't just come on stage and cry. Something has pushed you to cry.

I am drawn to characters that go on journeys, characters that are real people, that have life.

I’ve learnt to listen. I don’t think I always did listen. Not just in plays, but in life. And you have to hear what people are saying before you can respond.

I love the drive from York to Whitby over the moors - one of the great journeys, in my book.

I don't tell everyone my life history because if everyone knows your inside-leg measurement, how can you surprise them?