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.

People in distress behave in a stressful way. They aren't all sweetness and light. They don't behave well when they are unhappy. That's just what I've observed.

In my life, I've had estates in Russia, houses in Spain, in Norway, in the deep south of America.

Acting attracts shy people and show-offs.

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

I have spent my whole life educating myself.

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