I like to sing along to Annie Lennox and pretend to be as sassy as her.

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

Awards are always a pleasant surprise. They are the candy-floss parts of our job - a lovely added extra to attract people's attention. The bottom line is that you want to sell tickets.

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

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

I've just finished reading a book about the brilliant Margaret Rutherford. She wasn't a beauty, but inside she was absolutely blazing and passionate about her work. She's one of those life-affirming characters.

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