There is no greater symbol of the artistic spirit of Scotland than the Mackintosh building. But more than that it is a symbol of where art belongs, rising as it does out of the heart of a great city. A mighty castle on a hill, it is a part of me, and of all Glaswegians.

My family has to be very patient living with me, if you're playing a part that's not you. You have to get it right.

Chris Addison is a stand-up comic, but his ability to act is extraordinary, to be so natural, I've taken 25 years just getting to that level.

A girl once came to my beery flat in Kensal Green, opened the blinds and cooked me breakfast. I married her.

Keep going and don't give up. You're doing wonderfully. You'll know how to fly this thing eventually.

Real heroes are all around us and uncelebrated.

I'm so lucky to have worked with Burt Lancaster, who I remember was one of the first people I'd heard swearing in a really interesting way.