Many actors have protested about mobile phones going off in theatres, but the real menace now is people texting during a show. It may only disturb a few people around them, but for me, as an actor, when I spot them answering their emails, I am outraged.

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

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

Artists probably should have some impenetrable aspects of themselves.

Many actors have protested about mobile phones going off in theatres, but the real menace now is people texting during a show. It may only disturb a few people around them, but for me, as an actor, when I spot them answering their emails, I am outraged.

I don't practise any religion but I am deeply interested in the answers that mankind has come up with to explain the human situation.

I actually wanted to be a writer long before I wanted to be an actor.