I think that's what keeps you grounded - having your own life that's not directed by your job.

Acting is my passion and Chelsea FC is my hobby.

I like people like Robert De Niro and Anthony Hopkins. And Gianfranco Zola, who played for Chelsea and Italy. He's an artist with his feet.

When I was a kid doing television, they'd stick a leather jacket on me, and I would be the thug.

I get on with actors, and when I'm doing a theatre show, it's great being with them all the time. But we're all alike, and it's much nicer being with people who are different.

I used to go into bars on my days off, and I decided that wasn't too good for me.

I don't miss EastEnders. I did a two-stretch. That was enough.