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'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.

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

I admire a lot of actors; I think a lot of them have so much talent.

Everyone talks about building a relationship with your customer. I think you build one with your employees first.

I like working in theatre now and I think that once you've done a certain amount of films most actors love working in the theatre because of the camaraderie.