Having caught a glimpse of what I might be able to do with my talent, I feel a tremendous obligation to try to fulfill it.

I'd like to direct more operas.

Having caught a glimpse of what I might be able to do with my talent, I feel a tremendous obligation to try to fulfill it.

Jesus is absolutely at the centre of Western civilisation and part of my fascination with him is, why? What is it about this particular man and his story?

My mother wanted me to be a teacher. She had this vision of me walking across the quadrangle in an Oxford college wearing my academic gown.

Shakespeare wrote all there is that we need to know about dementia in 'King Lear.

I've come to this conclusion: What makes a great actor is great need. A huge need of acting.