I am an opera virgin; I'd far prefer to see a musical such as 'Guys and Dolls.

Martin Sheen is my pinup! And Allison Janney, oh my God. They're brilliant actors.

People say there's a book in everyone but I'm not sure there is. There might be a pamphlet in me.

As an actor you get categorized by other people, but it's not like I arrange myself into comedy mode or serious mode. If it's good writing you just have to play it true - if it's funny, it's funny. But obviously you don't want it to be amusing if you're playing Hedda Gabler!

I haven't played Hedda Gabler yet, but maybe if I did I might find the funny bits.

I took my children to see 'Son of Rambow,' about two boys who make a home movie with a video camera. When you have children, culturally you become involved in their life.

I must confess that I'm not a great reader. At the moment I'm reading my son's 'Stig of the Dump' by Clive King and I've got a plant catalogue on the go.