When women's parts are being written, they are more and more for under 30s who are nubile and beautiful. Actresses over 40 are finding very little happening.

I'm an appalling flyer. I get very tense, although I no longer weep uncontrollably for no reason - I just sob if there's turbulence.

When I got on stage, I would have a rush of adrenaline; everybody gets it. Normally after the first night it becomes more controllable, and as long as I could ride the wave, I was still in charge.

I've been married to the same man - even after the separation - longer than most people in this business. I'm sick to death of people mentioning it.

My best friend is my husband.

I had absolutely no idea of the scale of its following and the globalness of 'Bond'.

I adore acting; it's in my blood - quite literally - but I can honestly say the most creative thing in the world for me is being a mother.