I wish I'd known that one day the geek would inherit the Earth.

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.

The older I get, the more I think lightness of touch is an incredibly difficult thing to do.

I'm pretty good for an old geek.

I think that people like the idea that fans are sort of slightly eccentric and strange, but generally I've just found them very creative and warm and cheerful.

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.

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.