My parents wanted me to work in a bank or as an accountant.

When I was 10, I knew there was something different about me. Everyone was football-mad, but I just wanted to watch musicals and see art.

I like to read about subjects unrelated to my work, especially history.

Dad was a bus driver, and when he finished work he would repair cars.

Once I moved to London I thought it was unbeatable. I work a lot in L.A. and love it, but would never give up London. It's a true world city, with an energy that's unique.

I think a lot of people have a vision of L.A. in which TV executives and movie directors plan their latest productions by the swimming pool.