I get very few nasty letters. A few from people who disapprove of the fact that I'm getting naked on television yet again. I don't know why - I suppose they don't like the idea that I'm doing that while I'm married with children.

Being rejected is not nice, and it never gets any easier no matter where you are in your career.

I hate feeling full, so Christmas is about the only time I really stuff myself.

To be able to play Jack Kerouac or Sal Paradise, it's mad to me.

I get very few nasty letters. A few from people who disapprove of the fact that I'm getting naked on television yet again. I don't know why - I suppose they don't like the idea that I'm doing that while I'm married with children.

I know one thing - if I didn't have TV and theatre and radio, the world would be a much more boring place.

I've always taken a lot of exercise - I get a bit depressed if I don't. In terms of food, I'm a bit of a grazer.