I've played the violin since I was seven but stopped because there was a stage when it became 'uncool'. I was listening to Nirvana and wanted to play the guitar, so I ditched the violin.

As an actor, you have to get used to being told no, develop a thick skin, and just keep persevering.

Reject anything advice, which does not lead to your personal progress.

Come on, there's no one there. You want coffee?" Tess asked."Yeah, sure, why not? I'm only on the brink of a nervous breakdown. I don't imagine why caffeine wouldn't help this situation.

Coming in solemn beauty like slow old tunes of Spain.

Sometimes when you mend a chain, the place where you fix it is strongest of all... Never was a chain that couldn't be broken. Sometimes its even a good idea.

I recorded the song live in front of an orchestra, and yes, I was very moved, I was in tears.

Something is happening to Britain and the British. Or has happened. We are said to be passing through a transition, or a turning point, or a transformation; nobody is quite sure which.

Do you want - do you want - do you want to dance with me baby?

My top most priority is to deal with India's massive social and economic problems, so that chronic poverty, ignorance and disease can be conquered in a reasonably short period of time.

Nobody feels like an adult. It's the world's dirty secret.

Even a queen stubs her toe, but a wise woman watches the path.