Death Of A Salesman is a great acting job.

Villains are often attractive.

I always leave room for serendipity and chance.

I am wholeheartedly in favour of an independent Scotland.

The Scottish are not shy when it comes to expressing themselves.

An actor has power, and their power is very simple: it's the power to say no.

No one will die if they don't know how old I am.

My first major role was in a play called Through the Leaves.

For me, acting is a series of impressions rather than trying to find one line through to the end, which risks becoming more of a presentation.

In every area, we seem to have thrown everything away and embraced reality television. Its nauseating, programme after programme.

When I started, I was pretty sure I was going to be writing some goofy little wizard novels that might make me some part-time money and would hopefully lead to something I could do better.

Unlike the United Kingdom or the Commonwealth, the umma, or Muslim community, has no symbolic leader, let alone a formal one.

I don't get much out of doing a red carpet.

I didn't want to be an actress at all, or famous even. I certainly enjoy acting now, absolutely. Time will tell whether or not I enjoy fame.

Tis a sure sign work goes on merrily, when folks sing at it.

I have been in Paris for almost a week and I have not heard anyone say calories, or cholesterol, or even arterial plaque. The French do not season their food with regret.

Due to our preconceptions regarding education, we fail to inquire into the most obvious and wondrous field of study - ourselves.

Without loving-kindness for ourselves, it is difficult, if not impossible, to genuinely feel it for others.

Social media is not an end in itself. It's just another tool to reach people.

Sorry, Vern. I guess a more experienced shopper could have gotten more for your seven cents.