I often say the last role I played that really touched me and where I was able to access what I really am was Bonnie, which is kind of sad when you think how early in my career that was.

Sad old blokes, I'm told, now dream of me with a whip in hand.

One of the sad things about contemporary journalism is that it actually matters very little. The world now is almost inured to the power of journalism. The best journalism would manage to outrage people. And people are less and less inclined to outrage.

My childhood, I would say, was a bit sad.

My childhood, I would say, was a bit sad. Society resents that.