When I'm doing theatre, I feel like my life's on hold. Even though you might go out for a coffee, or go and see a film, your brain is still there, pulling you back to it.

I don't have children, but we all want to protect whatever we love in life.

I daydream all the time, and I like that quality.

I like doom and gloom with a sense of humour. Maybe it's a Scottish thing, we like to undercut indulgence with a laugh.

It's such a stress always trying to get bigger houses and larger cars and better schools. Of course, parents want to give their children the best opportunities in life, but sometimes that can stifle them.

American scripts are usually non-stop conversation. People talking over each other. I like that.

I'm not going to get an Oscar at 30 - that's done. So I'll think of something else.