I think English film is very embarrassed by patriotism, generally.

In "The King's Speech," patriotism is utterly contained within a historical moment, the third of September, 1939, where the aggressor is clear, the fight is clear, it hasn't become complicated over time.

Great acting is all about being in the moment, being in the present tense.

Films about the English monarchy, they tend to have a lavishness, sumptuous imagery, it's all very posh and rich.

I find that after a screening, people really want to come and tell you what they feel.

A lot of dramas get a bad name commercially because they are unremittingly bleak.

I have a yearning someday to do one of these huge juggernauts.