I love being able to play as many different characters, in as many different worlds as I possibly can. That's what I really enjoy.

Getting older is a struggle. I always feel that just under the surface of acceptance and enjoyment of the ageing process is a terrible hysteria just waiting to burst out.

I don't do the whole L.A. nightlife thing.

When you look at all the miracles attributed to Jesus, they're all about change.

Acting itself is quite scary. Some people say that actors are show-offs, very egotistical and all that kind of stuff, but it is quite scary.

I suppose I'm something of an eccentric dresser.

I'm not a Tony Blair impersonator.

No matter how difficult things are, and no matter how much grief and loss there is, you can turn it into something positive.

I'm a huge fan of science fiction and fantasy - not so much horror because I get a bit scared.

I am prone to get carried away thinking about creative projects.

My chief gifts are - naturally good at all sports with a raw talent for pretty much everything, which if nurtured could develop into improper talent.

I don’t understand why you insist on calling yourselves Three Little Piglettes, ” Mum groans. “It’s a horrible name.”“We’ll make it beautiful, you’ll see. Or better, we’ll make it powerful.

The digital revolution is far more significant than the invention of writing or even of printing.

It takes a long time to fully become who you are.

I graduated from college and went on one job interview and was laughing in my own head because I wouldn't hire me.

there are lots of ways of answering a letter - and writing doesn't happen to be mine.

Perfume is the art that makes memory speak

Civil disobedience is not our problem. Our problem is civil obedience.

The struggle for freedom and justice is now.

I'd come to respect the bag.

The difference between a beautifully made failure and a beautifully made hit is who you've got playing the leads.