I'd love to direct again.

I was kind of overwhelmed by the idea that we are just balls of energy and that we have imposed terms on feelings.

I don't really plan. I just see what happens.

We'll always have art, darling.

In Britain, we haven't got enough money to make these long-running shows. We always do little mini ones. You have more control as an actor over what you want to do with it. On these you drive yourself mad trying to know what's going to happen, because the writers don't.

I'd quite like to do a film but I'd also love to do more theatre. I want to keep challenging myself with good roles. It's harder for women because there aren't as many challenging roles.

What really excites me is the unknown, and getting to grips with something you have no idea about.