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

I've had very close relationships with some twentieth-century writers.

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.

When you play someone who is an iconic figure you can't go into it lightly.

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

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

It's true, I've become one of those grumpy older women.