I was in North London, I remember, doing a play, and the news came through that Robert Kennedy had been assassinated. I thought, 'The world has completely gone insane.'

[In September, Gwyneth Paltrow reprises her role in the award-winning play] Proof ... Shakespeare in Love.

I am able to play monsters well. I understand monsters. I understand madmen.

I always had a knack for improvisation. I can write down the notes I play, but never really had a proper academic musical background. I suppose I'm blessed and cursed by the fact I have that freedom.

[A: At this point, it is another chapter of bad news on top of other bad news.] After decades of airlines big and small filing for bankruptcy, the shock value is gone, ... This doesn't come as a surprise anymore.

I couldn't have been happier - it's great news when you get that phone call,