In fact at home I sometimes like to be quiet and hear the sounds of the world outside.

The academy awards in England; it's a classy affair as well.

Even if I hadn't have been nominated for an Oscar, to have won the Golden Glove was just fantastic.

I hate that people think going to the theatre is a special occasion. I wish people would treat it as normally as going to the cinema.

I think people often confuse success with fame and stardom.

I like the enthusiasm but not the insincerity of Los Angeles.

I've done a lot of costume drama and theatre - the National Theatre and In fact, most of my work at the theatre, at the National Theatre anyway, was period.

Anything where people have to work together makes me cry.

Everyone the world over talks about British actors and British talent and I think thats because we were trained - until now - in theatre.

When I left drama school, there were dozens of rep theatres you could apply to where you got a good training.

Before every performance, I think I am about to keel over.

The wise person finds enemies more useful than the fool does friends .

By so many measures, our country is stronger and more prosperous than it was when we first got here. And I'm hopeful we'll build on the progress we've made in the years to come.

If I were in a position to announce a public competition to coin a new word, I would do so right now.

There is no way to measure it ... because there's no one to measure it.

Because nothing should be wasted In a world where sparrows work hard To prove there is enough.

Consistency is what counts; you have to be able to do things over and over again.

All intellectual missionaries tend to lechery.

A lot of business can be accomplished in the state dinners.

You, O money, are the cause of a restless life! Because of you we journey toward a premature death; you provide cruel nourishment for the evils of men; the seed of our cares sprouts from your head.

You always know when a real inspiration is behind the melody, arrangements, even lyrics. And I know that's really vague, but it's true.