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

I love silence.

I’ve never done a big studio film, I’ve only ever done little ones.

My dad gave me threepence to pay the fine but I spent it on a Wagon Wheel.

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

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.

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

I’ve made six films since I made Secrets and Lies but I still live in London and I’d love to do theater.

At the risk of sounding naff, it is having hope fulfilled.

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