My father's death from prostate cancer in 1993 was tragic. He never complained about pain. He was a fighter. By the time he was ready to die he wasn't able to die in the way that he wanted to, which seemed an outrage to me. Votes: 20
Shakespeare showed me that once I understand the rules, I can break them. Votes: 14
My mother was adorable, a great giggler. My father was very strong and could be quite frightening. Votes: 11
I have lots of passions - gardens, art, music and reading. I have eclectic taste and read a huge variety of books. Votes: 9
I absolutely hate clothes shopping, though I love clothes. It's my idea of heaven to be handed things to wear. Votes: 7
As You Like It' was the first Shakespeare production I ever did. Votes: 6
I don't want to be a director, or to have responsibility for hundreds of people. Votes: 6
Shakespeare's taught me that there are more words in the English language than I have got in my head. Votes: 5
I'm constantly intimidated by Shakespeare's work. Trying to decipher what he's saying and holding on to that thought - not just as an actor, but as a human being - is a rigour. Votes: 4
I don't know any woman who is happy with her looks. I certainly wouldn't want to be friends with anyone who was. Votes: 3
I don't have the confidence to be a personality. Votes: 2
And children? 'I don't have any regrets about not having had children. What's the point? It's just something else to beat yourself up over. Votes: 0
I dont have the confidence to be a personality. Votes: 0