Maybe wanting to retire is my ambition.

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I hate that people think going to the theatre is a special occasion. I wish...

I hate that people think going to the theatre is a special occasion. I wish...

It's a real leveller, you know, to do theatre at least once every two years.

It's a real leveller, you know, to do theatre at least once every two years.

I like the enthusiasm but not the insincerity of Los Angeles.

I like the enthusiasm but not the insincerity of Los Angeles.

When I left drama school, there were dozens of rep theatres you could apply to...

When I left drama school, there were dozens of rep theatres you could apply to...

Being a secretary was considered a very good job in those days.

Being a secretary was considered a very good job in those days.

I've made six films since I made Secrets and Lies but I still live in...

I've made six films since I made Secrets and Lies but I still live in...

The strange thing is that since I've been offered lots of films I think that...

The strange thing is that since I've been offered lots of films I think that...

In fact at home I sometimes like to be quiet and hear the sounds of...

In fact at home I sometimes like to be quiet and hear the sounds of...

People say to me that I can't be nervous because I've had such a wealth...

People say to me that I can't be nervous because I've had such a wealth...

Everyone the world over talks about British actors and British talent and I think that's...

Everyone the world over talks about British actors and British talent and I think that's...

I love silence.

I love silence.

It's the same as any role and I find that you can't lump characters together;...

It's the same as any role and I find that you can't lump characters together;...

I knew Secrets and Lies was a great film, but I didn't expect it to...

I knew Secrets and Lies was a great film, but I didn't expect it to...

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

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

I've done a lot of costume drama and theatre - the National Theatre and In...

I've done a lot of costume drama and theatre - the National Theatre and In...

I always think 12 times before saying anything.

I always think 12 times before saying anything.

Even if I hadn't have been nominated for an Oscar, to have won the Golden...

Even if I hadn't have been nominated for an Oscar, to have won the Golden...

I think behind closed doors people behave differently no matter what period we're looking at,...

I think behind closed doors people behave differently no matter what period we're looking at,...

Anything where people have to work together makes me cry.

Anything where people have to work together makes me cry.

Before every performance, I think I am about to keel over.

Before every performance, I think I am about to keel over.