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

Some of my most special shooting experiences have been at weekends.

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

I decided to be a filmmaker when I was 12. I had utter clarity that this would be my life.

I think I would say 'The King's Speech' is surprisingly funny, in fact the audiences in London, Toronto, LA, New York commented there's more laughter in this film than in most comedies, while it is also a moving tear-jerker with an uplifting ending.

The irony of a director going to film festivals is you never get to see any of the films.

Thank you to my wonderful actors, the triangle of man-love which is Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and me.