I'll try and get through as much as my voice and nerves and knees will let me.

You only do good work when you're taking risks and pushing yourself.

My parents have a strong work ethic, but their attitude to life, their philosophy, is: 'whatever makes you happy.

I loved working with kids, and kids are the most incredibly discerning audience. And if they don't believe you, they will tell you and let you know. I mean, kids is where it's at, really.

I'm quite an optimist, quite happy in life, quite smiley.

My knees buckled. It's the last thing I expected

I know from my own experience that great films and great actors can have a really big influence on you. There is a place for art in the world, and if you're lucky enough to be good at something and to keep being given work, it's not such a bad thing.