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.

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.

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

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

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