Im certainly not squeamish at all. The countryside makes you very aware of birth and death.

I did an A Level in Theatre Studies and had a really inspirational teacher, and then I just went on to university.

If feathers don't ruffle, nothing flies.

My first acting experience was a non-speaking role as a robot. My costume was a cardboard box covered in tinfoil, but I was so shy I refused to go on stage.

After filming, I cant wait to shake off all that 50s primness. Ill go out to a gig and dance ridiculously. I love to lose myself in music. Just letting go - its dead important.

For any role, I pretty much always go to the script, first and foremost.

I have a lot of Breton striped top and silk shirts that always feel good. I also like things with a masculine edge and dislike anything too girly.

I have a really adaptable face, but when I am just being me, people always think I am younger than I am.

My fondest memories are of watching lambs being delivered.

I find that women want to tell me about their birthing experiences. In the most excruciating detail. It's not put me off having children, but I do feel like I know too much.

On stage, I find anger at the unfairness of the world easily.

I'm not here for the money

Goldwater's approach to any political problem invariably derived from the evidence of his own eyes.

Take the risk! You will find the right road.

Great hopes make everything great possible

You need to understand things in order to invent beyond them.

For me the criterion of a good photograph is that it is unforgettable.

When general observations are drawn from so many particulars as to become certain and indisputable, these are jewels of knowledge.

But I do have a computer at home and a pretty good ISDN connection.

Myths are fun, as long as you don't confuse them with the truth.

I've learned that everyone can do their part to repair the world