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

I grew up near King's Cross station in London, living in an apartment block where my dad was a caretaker.

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

In my game, you get brokenhearted a bit. You do a play, get a bad review in the papers... actors are sensitive; you think of all the work you've done, and it breaks your heart, but you learn to shrug it off and to carry on.

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

Being a part-time pop star was perfect, really, when I wasn't worn out by the partying.

I'm famous for being a silky midfielder.