My remit has always been: I want to do something different from the last thing I've done.

What you aim for, as an actor, is to be able to play a range of different roles.

My remit has always been: I want to do something different from the last thing I've done.

You never have a consistent job as an actor, so you're always looking for the next thing. It's defined by the opportunities that come across your doorstep at the time. A career is totally in the hands of fate, in terms of how those opportunities arise.

I remembered a mantra that one of my teachers used to tell me at drama school, that every thought will pass across your face. Even if you're thinking about Shreddies the camera will read it.

I don't know about writing. It's quite lonely. You have to have a lot of patience with yourself.

Every actor turns everything round to their character.